Senior DSP 2: Mentor, Care & Community Support

ACCES Employment; City of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCES Employment is seeking a Direct Support Professional Senior 2 in Newburgh, NY. The role involves working with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities as part of an interdisciplinary team, providing personal care, medication administration, and life-skills support.

You will help maintain staffing ratios, participate in team and service plan meetings, and mentor DSP staff while ensuring safety and health maintenance across residential and day habilitation settings.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate NYS DSP Core Competencies as outlined.
• Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment with individuals of varying abilities.
• Complete mandatory trainings within first 90 days and maintain recertifications.
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written forms.
• Understand regulations and document services in real time using electronic systems.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and crises.

Responsibilities

• Advocacy – assists individuals in achieving personal outcomes.
• Professionalism – maintain professional standards.
• Health Maintenance – supports optimal health, including medical appointments and medication administration.
• Safety – ensure overall safety of individuals and staff.
• Household Maintenance – handle routine tasks like meal prep, cleaning, and laundry.
• Personal Care – provide hands-on assistance with daily living activities.
• Independent Living Skills Development – help individuals increase independence.
• Mentor – model appropriate social interactions and crisis intervention as needed.
• Operational Support – complete documentation and safety checks; assist with scheduling direct care staff.
• Transportation – provide transportation to community sites using agency vehicles.
• Staff Development – mentor and train Direct Support Professionals.

Education

Bachelor's in related field

Tools

AMAP certification

Job description

ACCES Employment is seeking a Direct Support Professional Senior 2 in Newburgh, NY. The role involves working with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities as part of an interdisciplinary team, providing personal care, medication administration, and life-skills support.

You will help maintain staffing ratios, participate in team and service plan meetings, and mentor DSP staff while ensuring safety and health maintenance across residential and day habilitation settings.