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

Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country•Norwood, NY

6d•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 by providing personal care, supervision, encouragement, skill-building, and community involvement to promote safe, meaningful, and independent lives. No prior experience is required; paid orientation and training, including Medication Certification training, are provided. Caregiving, healthcare, human services, or direct-care experience is helpful. The organization strives to place employees near home when possible. The current Pleasant Valley opening is full-time, 40 hours per week, from 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM. The listed schedule alternates between Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in Week 1 and Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday in Week 2. The role reports to the House Manager. Pay starts at $18.90 per hour and is paid biweekly. Work may include evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage when needed. New hires who begin employment between October 1, 2026, and November 18, 2026, may be eligible for a $1,000 full-time sign-on bonus. Half is paid in the December 18, 2026 paycheck and the remainder after six months of employment. Payments depend on remaining actively employed and in good standing at each payment date. Employees may 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 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.

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.
Opportunities may be available to earn free college credits, nationally recognized DSP certifications, and professional development through SUNY and OPWDD-supported programs.

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

Sign-on bonus of $1,000 for eligible full-time new hires who begin employment between October 1, 2026, and November 18, 2026, subject to the stated payment schedule and employment conditions.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Life insurance.
Disability coverage.
401(k) with employer matching.
Paid vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time.
Paid orientation and training, including Medication Certification training.
Educational and professional development opportunities.