Direct Support Professional (IRA) - OVERNIGHT SHIFT - SIGN ON BONUS
About The Position
Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country is seeking compassionate, dependable Direct Support Professionals to join its Residential Services team. DSPs support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in home settings by providing encouragement, personal care, supervision, skill-building, and community involvement to help individuals live safe, meaningful, and independent lives. No prior experience is required; paid training is provided. Caregiving, healthcare, human services, or direct-care experience is helpful, and employees may be placed at locations close to home when possible. The current opening is at Pleasant Valley, full-time for 40 hours per week, with overnight hours from 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM. The alternating schedule is Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; Week 2: Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. The position pays $18.90 per hour, biweekly. Eligible new hires beginning employment between October 1, 2026, and November 18, 2026, may qualify for a $1,000 full-time sign-on bonus, paid in two installments subject to continued active employment and good standing. The organization provides paid orientation and training, including Medication Certification training. Employees may have opportunities to earn free college credits, nationally recognized DSP certifications, and further professional development through SUNY and OPWDD-supported programs.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or DSP certification required.
- Valid New York State driver's license and at least two years of driving experience required.
- Reliable transportation required.
- Ability to lift, assist, and support individuals as needed.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication, reliability, and professionalism.
- Must successfully complete required Agency and OPWDD trainings.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in caregiving, healthcare, human services, or direct care is helpful.
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 for qualifying hires, subject to eligibility and continued employment conditions.
- Paid orientation and training, including Medication Certification training.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Paid vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time.
- Educational and professional development opportunities, including possible free college credits and DSP certifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
