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Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country•Ogdensburg, NY

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional partners with adults with developmental disabilities to build meaningful, person-centered lives defined by their own choices and goals. Through collaboration, advocacy, and teaching, the role supports independence, daily living skills, and community connections while fostering dignity, respect, inclusion, and equitable, accessible, high-quality services. The position provides hands-on support with health and safety, self-advocacy, community participation, relationships, daily living and self-care skills, documentation, transportation, and communication with families and support networks. It involves working with colleagues and adapting supports to individuals’ needs. The schedule is part-time, 30 hours per week, primarily Monday through Friday during the day, with one weekend day per month required and some flexibility across hours and days. New part-time hires to the Hab Services Program who start between October 1, 2026, and November 18, 2026, may qualify for a $750 sign-on bonus, subject to continued active employment and good standing at payment dates. Starting pay is $18.90 per hour, with biweekly pay. The role is non-exempt and eligible for overtime after 40 hours worked.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of the agency orientation and training program.
New York State driver’s license and two years of driving experience.
Acceptable motor vehicle abstract meeting agency insurability standards.
Reliable personal vehicle for business use.
Ability to frequently lift 25–50 pounds and transfer and support individuals, with or without assistance.
Physical strength to respond safely to a behavioral crisis.
Ability to operate personal and agency vehicles.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
Ability to tolerate some exposure to infectious diseases, hygiene issues, food, and other odors.
Ability to tolerate atmospheric conditions during regular outdoor seasonal activities.
Ability to operate mechanical devices used by individuals.

Responsibilities

Provide attentive care and supervision and support individuals’ health, safety, and overall well-being.
Promote self-advocacy by helping individuals evaluate choices, solve problems, and develop coping skills.
Recognize and appropriately respond to medical, behavioral, or safety concerns.
Accompany and support individuals in accessing social, educational, vocational, and recreational opportunities in the community.
Teach skills that promote independence, including using transportation and community resources and interacting with others.
Foster community connections, belonging, and participation.
Support individuals in maintaining respectful relationships with peers, family members, and community partners; model communication, cooperation, and conflict resolution.
Collaborate and communicate with team members, participate in staff meetings, share observations and recommendations, and contribute to person-centered approaches.
Teach and reinforce daily living and self-care skills, including personal hygiene, nutrition, budgeting, and home management.
Complete timely, thorough documentation of services, progress, and outcomes; prepare notes for billing and reporting; maintain confidentiality and follow applicable requirements.
Transport individuals to activities, appointments, and community events safely, and help develop their travel skills.
Communicate with families, advocates, and other support networks about progress, concerns, and successes, and collaborate on person-centered goals.
Adapt supports to changing needs and work a varied schedule, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
Carry out other duties assigned by supervisors and contribute to a positive, respectful workplace.