Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Day/Community Habilitation
About The Position
Join Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country's Day and Community Habilitation team as a Direct Support Professional and help adults with developmental disabilities live full, self-directed lives. In this role, you’ll provide hands-on support that empowers independence, builds daily living skills, and fosters meaningful connections in the community. If you’re compassionate, dependable, and committed to inclusion, this is an opportunity to turn your values into impact. POSITION SUMMARY: 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, this role supports independence, daily living skills, and community connections while fostering an environment of dignity, respect, and inclusion guided by our commitment to equitable, accessible, and high-quality services.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Successful completion of the Agency orientation and training program.
- NYS Driver’s License with two years of driving experience required.
- Acceptable motor vehicle abstract to meet Agency insurability standards.
- Reliable personal vehicle for business use.
- Heavy work; ability to frequently lift 25 – 50 lbs., and transfer and support individuals with and without help.
- Physical strength to safely respond should a behavioral crisis occur.
- Ability to operate personal and Agency vehicles.
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
- Some exposure to infectious diseases, hygiene issues, food, and other odors.
- Able to tolerate atmospheric conditions when performing regular outdoor seasonal activities.
- Ability to operate mechanical devices used by individuals.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and overall well-being of individuals.
- Responsible for promoting community participation and inclusion.
- Responsible for supporting the development of positive personal relationships.
- Responsible for active collaboration and communication with team members.
- Responsible for teaching and reinforcing daily living and self-care skills.
- Responsible for accurate documentation and compliance.
- Responsible for safe and reliable transportation.
- Responsible for family and advocate engagement.
- Responsible for flexibility and responsiveness to individual needs.
- Responsible for additional program and agency support.
Benefits
- Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country offers eligible employees excellent, affordable benefits options. Options include medical, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Term Life/AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, 401(k), and other elective programs. We also offer generous time off, including vacation, personal, and sick time, as well as paid holidays.
- Generous PTO – Vacation, sick, personal time, and paid holidays
- Robust Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k), disability & life insurance, and more!
- The sense of fulfillment that comes with a workplace culture of dedication to serving our local community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
