DIRECT SUPPT PROFESSIONAL - Martingale
About The Position
UCP Long Island is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide person-centered support to people with developmental disabilities, helping them live more independent and meaningful lives. The role includes assisting with daily living and personal care, building life skills and independence, supporting household routines, providing mobility assistance, and accompanying individuals to appointments and community outings. DSPs help maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive environment and complete documentation in accordance with OPWDD guidelines. Paid training is provided, and prior experience is not required. The posting offers full-time and part-time opportunities, all shifts, and flexible scheduling. The position is based at Martingale in Setauket, New York, with a listed pay range of $20.00–$22.40 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED is preferred.
- A valid, clean New York State driver's license with no more than 12 points is required throughout employment; the posting notes that some opportunities are available for non-drivers.
- No convictions for crimes that preclude working with members of a vulnerable population.
- Must meet additional care-provider requirements, including clearance from the New York State Child Abuse Registry and the Medicaid Fraud Prevention and Detection Database, and undergo a criminal background check.
- Must complete OPWDD Medication Administration (AMAP), Strategies in Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP), First Aid, Driver’s Training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Residential Performance Standards certification within the probationary period, and maintain certifications as required.
- Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and number series.
- Ability to print and speak simple sentences and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with tens and hundreds, including using American money and units of weight, volume, and distance.
- Ability to follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions using common-sense understanding and handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting and/or moving 50 pounds or more.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting people with developmental disabilities is preferred.
- Experience in DSP, HHA, CNA, PCA, caregiving, or customer service is a plus but is not required.
- A positive attitude and passion for helping others.
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.
- Maintain required certifications as specified by each course.
Benefits
- 100% paid health insurance for full-time residential employees.
- Paid training.
- Flexible scheduling.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Career growth and promotions from within.
- Supportive team environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
