Direct Support Professional (IRA) - EVENING SHIFT - SIGN ON BONUS

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTH COUNTRY•Town of Potsdam, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for its Residential Services team. DSPs support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in home settings through encouragement, personal care, supervision, skill-building, and community involvement, helping individuals live safe, meaningful, and independent lives. No prior experience is required, and paid training is provided. Caregiving, healthcare, human services, or direct-care experience is helpful. The organization will try to place employees near home when possible to reduce transportation challenges and support work-life balance. Current openings at Pleasant Valley include two full-time positions at 40 hours per week and one part-time position at 32 hours per week. All listed schedules are 1:00 PM–9:30 PM, with specific weekday and weekend rotations. The position pays $18.90 per hour, paid biweekly, and reports to the House Manager. Paid orientation and training include Medication Certification training. Employees may also have opportunities to earn free college credits, nationally recognized DSP certifications, and additional professional development through SUNY and OPWDD-supported programs. Eligible employees may receive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a Flexible Spending Account; life insurance and disability coverage; a 401(k) with employer matching; paid vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time; and educational and professional development opportunities. Eligible new hires who begin employment between October 1, 2026, and November 18, 2026, may receive a sign-on bonus: $1,000 for full-time positions, $750 for part-time positions, or $500 for per diem positions. Half is paid in the December 18, 2026 paycheck and the remainder after six months of employment. Each payment is contingent on the employee remaining actively employed and in good standing when it is due.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or DSP certification.
Valid New York State driver’s license and at least two years of driving experience.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to lift, assist, and support individuals as needed.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication, reliability, and professionalism.
Successfully complete required Agency and OPWDD trainings.

Nice To Haves

Experience in caregiving, healthcare, human services, or direct care is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Support individuals with daily living activities, personal care, and routines.
Assist with meals, housekeeping, medication administration, and maintaining a safe home environment.
Encourage participation in community, recreational, educational, and social activities.
Transport and accompany individuals to appointments and activities as needed.
Complete documentation and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
Provide emotional support, encouragement, advocacy, and positive relationship-building.
Work schedules that may include evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage when needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for eligible employees.
Life insurance and disability coverage for eligible employees.
401(k) with employer matching for eligible employees.
Paid vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time for eligible employees.
Paid orientation and training, including Medication Certification training.
Opportunities to earn free college credits, nationally recognized DSP certifications, and additional professional development through SUNY and OPWDD-supported programs.
Sign-on bonus for eligible new hires who begin employment between October 1, 2026, and November 18, 2026.

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