Day Hab Without Walls / Community Habilitation Direct Support Professional (DSP) - SIGN ON BONUS - Full-time

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTH COUNTRY•Town of Oswegatchie, NY

20h

About The Position

The Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and self-disciplined Direct Support Professional to support adults with developmental disabilities through Day and Community Habilitation. The role focuses on helping individuals achieve their goals and live full, self-directed lives. The DSP works independently, organizes and manages their schedule around the needs and goals of the people they support, and builds meaningful relationships with individuals, families, and community partners. The position involves managing a caseload of approximately 10–15 individuals and spending time in the community teaching skills, fostering inclusion, and supporting people to live the lives they choose. This is a full-time, non-exempt position, with a stated schedule of 40 hours per week and an indicated work-week range of 37.5 to 40 hours. Work is primarily Monday through Friday, generally 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with some flexibility across hours and days depending on organizational and individual needs. Weekend responsibilities are limited. Employees are eligible for overtime after 40 hours worked. Starting pay is $18.90 per hour, paid biweekly. Eligible new full-time hires in the Hab Services Program may receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus in four equal quarterly payments, contingent on remaining actively employed and in good standing when each payment is due. The DSP acts as a mentor, advocate, teacher, and support person. The role supports independent living skills, access to community activities and resources, social connections, personal goals, self-confidence, community participation, and daily life with dignity, respect, and choice. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of agency orientation and training, a New York State driver's license with two years of driving experience, an acceptable motor vehicle abstract, and a reliable personal vehicle for business use. Physical requirements include frequent lifting of 25–50 pounds, transferring and supporting individuals, walking and standing for extended periods, and physical strength to respond safely to behavioral crises. The work may involve exposure to infectious diseases, hygiene issues, food and other odors, outdoor seasonal conditions, and mechanical devices used by individuals.

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 and without help.
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.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Organized and skilled at managing time.
Compassionate, patient, dependable, flexible, and adaptable to changing needs.
Comfortable building relationships with individuals, families, and community partners.
Passionate about helping others achieve success.

Responsibilities

Support adults with developmental disabilities in achieving personal goals and living self-directed lives.
Help individuals develop independent living skills.
Support individuals in accessing community activities and resources.
Help individuals build social connections and relationships.
Help individuals achieve personal goals and increase self-confidence.
Support individuals to participate fully in their communities.
Help individuals navigate daily life with dignity, respect, and choice.
Teach skills, foster inclusion, and support individuals in community settings.
Serve as a mentor, advocate, teacher, and support person.
Manage a small caseload of approximately 10–15 individuals.
Organize and manage work schedules based on the needs and goals of the individuals supported.
Operate personal and agency vehicles as needed.
Transfer and support individuals, with or without assistance.

Benefits

$1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible full-time new hires, paid in four equal quarterly installments subject to continued employment in good standing.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Term Life/AD&D insurance.
Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
401(k).
Vacation time.
Personal time.
Sick time.
Paid holidays.
Other elective benefit programs.