2026

Opengate, Inc.•Hawthorne, NY

2d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Opengate Inc. is a mission-driven nonprofit organization seeking compassionate, dedicated individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Hawthorne, New York. This role involves providing direct care and support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in both the day habilitation program site and in the community. The position requires assessing needs, advocating for individuals, ensuring appropriate services, and maintaining optimal health and safety. Responsibilities include comprehensive documentation, implementing behavior management programs, maintaining a safe environment, supporting participation in recreational activities, and assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). The role also involves driving Opengate vehicles, managing personal funds for individuals, participating in drills and training, and adhering to regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driver's License in good standing
Proficiency in basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with the I/DD population
SCIP-R Certified
AMAP Certified
First Aid/CPR Certified

Responsibilities

Provide direct care and support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the day habilitation program site and in the community.
Help to assess the needs of people receiving support and act as an advocate, ensuring each person receives appropriate services and that their personal needs are met while maintaining optimal health and safety.
Complete daily, weekly and monthly documentation of services and supports and review data for accuracy and completeness.
Complete Behavior Intervention Reports and Medical Intervention Reports as required.
Develop a working knowledge of applicable behavior management programs.
Maintain a clean, safe and organized environment and complete daily chores as scheduled.
Support people to participate in recreational activities.
Support people to complete Activities of Daily Living (ADL), including providing hands-on assistance with basic personal hygiene, bathing, toileting, grooming, feeding, and other healthcare related tasks.
Must complete Opengate driving course and be able to drive Opengate vehicles to transport people receiving services.
Perform delivery of service tasks as assigned by their supervisor, which will include providing transportation.
Maintain money management protocols for the personal funds of people receiving supports.
Participate in fire drills as scheduled.
Participate in Strategies for Crisis Intervention Prevention- Revised (SCIP-R) training and be able to implement strategies pertaining to the course. This may include implementation of hands-on/physical interventions when necessary.
Attend Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings as requested and participate in the on-going development of treatment plans.
Attend and complete all scheduled training and maintain required certifications.
Follow federal, state, and local governmental regulatory guidelines pertaining to a safe, healthy, and clean work environment, reporting health and safety concerns to the supervisor.
Performs additional tasks assigned by the Supervisor