Residential Direct Support Professional - Sign-On Bonus

Opengate, Inc.; Heritage Hills (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,000 (Auerbach)

Paid training

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k eligibility after six months

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time-off

Job summary

Opengate, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional for the Somers, NY location. You will provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, assist with daily activities, and support healthcare tasks under RN guidance.

The role offers a sign-on bonus and a path to meaningful, ongoing training and growth within a nonprofit setting. Join a supportive team dedicated to improving quality of life for those we serve.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with I/DD population is preferred but not required.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's License in the Tri-State Area - New York, New Jersey, Connecticut.
• Proficient in basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to the people we serve with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including personal hygiene, feeding, and healthcare tasks.
• Advocate for individuals by ensuring access to appropriate services and participating in treatment planning.
• Develop a working knowledge of behavior management strategies and follow crisis intervention protocols (SCIP), including physical interventions if necessary.
• Assist with daily living activities, household tasks, and recreational programs to support independence and skill development.
• Will dispense medications under the guidance of a Registered Nurse and complete daily documentation of habilitation services, active treatment, BIR, MIR, and medical charts as required

Skills

Direct care

Basic computer skills

Valid driver’s license (Tri-State Area

I/DD population experience (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Opengate, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional for the Somers, NY location. You will provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, assist with daily activities, and support healthcare tasks under RN guidance.

The role offers a sign-on bonus and a path to meaningful, ongoing training and growth within a nonprofit setting. Join a supportive team dedicated to improving quality of life for those we serve.