Day Hab / Community Hab Direct Support Professional - SIGN ON BONUS - Full-time

Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country•Gouverneur, NY

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional partners with adults with developmental disabilities to build meaningful, person-centered lives shaped by their choices and goals. Through collaboration, advocacy, and teaching, the role supports independence, daily living skills, and community connections while fostering dignity, respect, inclusion, and equitable, accessible, high-quality services. The position is full-time and non-exempt, with a regular schedule primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, and some flexibility in hours and days based on organizational and individual needs. The role may also require varied hours, including evenings and weekends, to support meaningful opportunities for individuals. Starting pay is $18.90 per hour, paid biweekly, with overtime eligibility after 40 hours worked. Eligible new hires joining the Hab Services Program between October 1, 2026, and November 18, 2026, may receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Half is paid in the December 18, 2026 paycheck and the remainder after six months of employment. Each payment requires the employee to remain actively employed and in good standing when it is due.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of the agency orientation and training program.
New York State driver’s license and two years of driving experience.
Acceptable motor vehicle abstract meeting agency insurability standards.
Reliable personal vehicle for business use.
Ability to frequently lift 25–50 pounds and transfer and support individuals with and without assistance.
Physical strength to respond safely to a behavioral crisis.
Ability to operate personal and agency vehicles and mechanical devices used by individuals.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
Ability to tolerate some exposure to infectious diseases, hygiene issues, food, and other odors.
Ability to tolerate atmospheric conditions during regular outdoor seasonal activities.

Responsibilities

Ensure individuals’ health, safety, and overall well-being through attentive care and supervision, support for self-advocacy and coping skills, and appropriate responses to medical, behavioral, or safety concerns.
Support individuals in accessing social, educational, vocational, and recreational opportunities, and teach skills for transportation, community resource use, and community interaction.
Help individuals build and maintain respectful, supportive relationships with peers, family members, and community partners; model communication, cooperation, and conflict resolution; and coach social interactions.
Collaborate and communicate with team members, participate in staff meetings, share observations and recommendations, and contribute to person-centered approaches.
Teach and reinforce daily living and self-care skills, including personal hygiene, nutrition, budgeting, and home management, while encouraging healthy habits and independence.
Complete timely and thorough documentation of services, progress, and outcomes; prepare billing and program reporting notes; maintain confidentiality; and follow professional, regulatory, and agency requirements.
Transport individuals to activities, appointments, and community events using safe practices, and support development of independent travel skills.
Communicate respectfully with families, advocates, and other support networks about progress, concerns, and successes, and collaborate on person-centered goals.
Adapt supports and schedule to individuals’ changing needs and priorities, including working evenings and weekends when needed.
Perform other duties assigned by supervisors and contribute to a positive, respectful, mission-driven workplace.