DIRECT SUPPT PROFESSIONAL - Martingale

Ucp Of Long Island•Setauket, NY

About The Position

UCP Long Island is hiring compassionate and motivated Direct Support Professionals to provide person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities and help them live more independent and meaningful lives. Paid training is provided, and prior experience is not required. The position is in Suffolk County, New York, pays $20.00–$22.40 per hour, and has full-time and part-time openings across all shifts with flexible scheduling. The role involves assisting with daily living and personal care, supporting independence and life-skill development, helping with household routines, providing mobility assistance, accompanying individuals to appointments and community outings, maintaining a safe and supportive environment, and completing documentation in accordance with OPWDD guidelines. Employees must complete required training and certifications within the probationary period and maintain certifications as required. The position requires frequent communication and physical activity, including standing, walking, sitting, handling objects, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving 50 pounds or more. Employees may occasionally encounter moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions, and may come into contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Valid clean New York State driver's license with no more than 12 points; required throughout employment for most day and evening positions, though non-driver opportunities are also available.
No convictions that preclude working with members of a vulnerable population.
Meet required clearances, including New York State Child Abuse Registry and Medicaid Fraud Prevention and Detection Database checks, and undergo a criminal background check.
Complete OPWDD Medication Administration (AMAP), Strategies in Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP), First Aid, Driver’s Training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Residential Performance Standards certifications within the probationary period, and maintain certifications as required.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, read simple words, print and speak simple sentences, and perform basic arithmetic and measurements.
Ability to follow detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting or moving 50 pounds or more.
Positive attitude and passion for helping others.

Nice To Haves

Experience with people with developmental disabilities.
Experience in DSP, HHA, CNA, PCA, caregiving, or customer service roles.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and hygiene.
Help individuals build independence and life skills.
Support cooking, cleaning, and daily routines.
Provide hands-on assistance with mobility and care.
Accompany individuals to appointments and community outings.
Maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.
Complete documentation in accordance with OPWDD guidelines.
Attend mandatory agency and program trainings and complete required orientation and residential training programs.