20 Best Direct Support Professional jobs in Newburgh, NY (Hiring Now!)

DSP 3 (FR) - Full Time Overnight Shift
Access-Supports for Living —Plattekill, NY
Maintains a valid, unrestricted, insurable driver’s license. Direct Support Professionals support individuals with developing independent living skills,…
$18.50 an hour
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Ascend Services —Beacon, NY
Valid drivers license and reliable transportation. Collaborate with individuals, families, and healthcare professionals to develop and implement personalized…
From $20 an hour
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Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Serenity Health Care Services —Wallkill, NY
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). In this role, you will engage with teenagers…
$22 - $45 an hour
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Direct Support Professional - Adult Program - Southern Dutchess
Anderson Center For Autism —Poughkeepsie, NY
Implement individualized support plans and behavioral strategies under the guidance of experienced professionals. Must be 21yrs old or older.
$18.00 - $22.50 an hour
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DSP (Direct Support Professional)/Teacher
CDDC —Middletown, NY
Valid driver’s license and impeccable driving record. Assist to develop and maintain relationships. High school diploma required, bachelors or masters preferred…
$25 - $33 an hour
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Senior Direct Support Professional - (Sullivan County, NY)
ADAPT of the Hudson Valley —Middletown, NY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Trains residents in activities of daily living and in development of self…
$19.09 an hour
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Direct Support Professional
CMCS —Peekskill, NY
A valid drivers' license and driving record acceptable by agency and insurance standards. Depending on the needs of the individual, tasks could include…
$16.50 an hour
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Direct Support Professional (Med Transporter)
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health —Poughkeepsie, NY
Minimum of two years of college in a degree-seeking program, preferably in a human services field. Prefer BA degree in a human services field.
$17.50 - $19.07 an hour
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Direct Support Professional 3 (FR)
Access-Supports for Living —Plattekill, NY
Maintains a valid, unrestricted, insurable driver’s license. Direct Support Professionals support individuals with developing independent living skills,…
$18.50 an hour
In Home Caregiver
Committed Home Care —Newburgh, NY
Reminding clients to take medication. Assisting clients with daily tasks such as dressing, grooming, and bathing. Assisting clients with moving/walking.
From $17.55 an hour
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Direct Support Professional FT (Dayhab) - HV
ADAPT of the Hudson Valley —Middletown, NY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Trains residents in activities of daily living and in development of self…
$17 an hour
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Direct Support Professional - (Mornings 7.45am to 3.30pm)
Shrub Oak International School —Mohegan Lake, NY
Provides front line direct care to one specific student. Responsible for guiding and mentoring a student, providing academic support, handling crisis management…
$20 an hour
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Direct Care - dormitory upkeep
Saint Basil Academy —Garrison, NY
Direct care for the children in the youth program. Basic upkeep of the two dormitory housing units, transportation to and from appointments as well as planning…
$18.04 - $19.00 an hour
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Direct Support Professional 2 (JEF)
Access-Supports for Living —Newburgh, NY
Maintains a valid, unrestricted, insurable driver’s license. Direct Support Professionals support individuals with developing independent living skills,…
$17.50 an hour
Direct Support Professional, Residential Services
Abilities First, Inc. —Poughkeepsie, NY
Must have a current NYS driver’s license deemed “acceptable” by our insurance carrier. The Residential Coach helps the resident achieve valued outcomes and…
$16.25 - $18.75 an hour
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Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Upper Westchester County
Abbott House —Cortlandt Manor, NY
You have a valid driver’s license. _*Newly hired, full-time, DSP’s will receive a $2,000 bonus after completion of 1-year of active, full-time employment.*_.
$17 - $18 an hour
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Direct Support Professional: Residential FT
Another Step, Inc. —New City, NY
A valid non-provisional Drivers’ License. Another Step provides paid training, helps to get you certified and builds skills that will create job security and…
$17.66 an hour
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Direct Support Professional
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health —Highland, NY
Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool to help you navigate the student loan system – quickly see your repayment plan options and discover potential…
$16.50 - $17.98 an hour
Aide/Caregiver
Community Home Health Care —Patterson, NY
This is a great position for those that have experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Direct Support Professional (DSP), Home Health Aide (HHA),…
$17.55 - $19.55 an hour
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Recreation / Direct Care
Saint Basil Academy —Town of Philipstown, NY
Must have a college degree and clean drivers license. Saint Basil Academy, a residential care program that caters to children is looking for people to work…
$19 - $20 an hour
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DSP 3 (FR) - Full Time Overnight Shift

Access-Supports for Living - Plattekill, NY

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Job Details

Full-time $18.50 an hour

Qualifications

Bilingual
Spanish
Management
Medication administration
Basic math
English
American Sign Language
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Cleaning
Associate's degree
Under 1 year

Full Job Description

Location: Plattekill, NY

Pay Rate: $18.50 per hour

Hours: Awake Overnights Thursday-Saturday 10PM-8AM (30hrs)

OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

Direct Support Professionals work as part of an interdisciplinary team (clinical staff, nurses, families, advocates, etc.) providing services to adults with intellectual/ developmental disabilities. Working under the direction of a Supervisor, Direct Support Professionals provide services that enrich the lives of the individuals we support. Our mission is to help our individuals live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

Direct Support Professionals provide assistance with activities of daily living, including but not limited to personal care, meal preparation, medication administration, and health maintenance. Direct Support Professionals support individuals with developing independent living skills, including, but not limited to money management, community integration and appropriate social skills. Direct Support Professionals encourage and provide advocacy for the individuals they support.

Direct Support Professionals work in a variety of settings and provide Residential Habilitation and Day Habilitation services, both within a person’s home as well as in the community (as appropriate to the specific service).

Direct Support Professionals are bound by the NADSP code of ethics which helps guide and maintain high standards for the life changing work they do every day. The NYS DSP Core Competencies are value based competencies and skills that Direct Support Professionals use as the foundation of the person-centered supports they provide.

Direct Support Professionals are responsible for the health and safety of the people we support. This includes providing continuous coverage to maintain staffing ratios within each program. Staffing coverage requires flexibility by Direct Support Professionals to work between, shifts, programs and sites.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Duties and responsibilities vary in intensity and frequency (ranging from daily total care to verbal support):

Advocacy – assists individuals with achieving desired personal outcomes (Core Competency 1)
Professionalism – (Core Competency 3)
Health Maintenance – supports individuals in achieving optimal health, which may include medical appointment, medication administration and healthy meal planning and preparation (Core Competency 4)
Safety – provides continuous care in order to ensure for the overall safety of individuals, as well as colleagues and self (Core Competency 5)
Household Maintenance - ensures routine household maintenance gets completed as needed, which may include meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, etc. (Core Competency 5, 6)
Personal Care – supports individuals with all personal care needs, which may include providing hands on assistance (Core Competency 4,5)
Independent Living Skills Development – helps individuals develop skills to increase independence (Core Competency 6)
Mentor - serves as a role model, demonstrating appropriate social interactions and implementing approved crisis intervention techniques and strategies as needed (Core Competency 3)
Operational Support - completes documentation and safety checks, in accordance with regulations and policies, utilizing appropriate computer applications and paper documentation (Core Competency 2, 3)
Transportation - provides transportation for individuals to various sites in the community utilizing an agency vehicle (Core Competency 7)

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:

Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

Demonstrate all skills and attributes outlined in the NYS DSP Core Competencies
Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment with individuals of various abilities
Complete all mandatory trainings within first 90 days and maintain recertification’s ongoing
Professionally and effectively communicate both in verbal and written forms
Understand regulations and document services in real-time utilizing electronic technology
Ability to multi-task and prioritize job responsibilities
Respond timely and effectively to emergency and crisis situations
Be proactive to identify, report and resolve safety/ medical concerns as they arise
Ability to accurately count money and complete basic math and banking transactions
Complete training to become approved medication administration professional (AMAP) certified and accurately administer medications and maintain certification up-to-date without lapse
Participate in team meetings and service plan meetings as necessary
Provide person centered, culturally competent services, which may include celebration of holidays and attendance at religious services
Provide continuous care and maintain approved staffing ratios at all times, which may include weekends and holidays
Ability to access reliable transportation
Maintains a valid, unrestricted, insurable driver’s license
Bilingual English and Spanish speaking is a plus
Fluent in American Sign Language is a plus

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in any field with minimum 6 months of experience with clinically challenged/dually diagnosed /individuals with forensic backgrounds/ individuals with Autism/ or medically involved

Associate’s degree with minimum 1 year of experience with clinically challenged/dually diagnosed /individuals with forensic backgrounds/ individuals with Autism/ or medically involved

Minimum 3 years experience with clinically challenged/dually diagnosed /individuals with forensic backgrounds/ individuals with Autism/ or medically involved

Internal candidate with at least 1 year experience with clinically challenged/dually diagnosed /individuals with forensic backgrounds/ individuals with Autism/ or medically involved

(* Internal candidates may also be considered based on demonstrated performance and mastery of core competencies)

**DSP3’s provide these services and supports at Level 3 IRAs. Level 3 IRAs are home to individuals with medical and/or behaviorally complex histories and psychiatric disorders. Many of these individuals have risk management plans and/or acute trauma histories and may require physical interventions. Level 3 IRAs have some of the highest staff to individual ratios.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Must be capable of performing all SCIP Interventions
Able to provide hands on care to individuals with various physical disabilities, which may include showering, feeding and physical assistance
Ability to perform various household cleaning tasks utilizing cleaning supplies
Occasional lifting of 25+ pounds, occasional pushing/pulling of 25+ pounds and occasional reaching and bending to perform necessary duties
Ability to ascend and descend stairs
Ability to participate in light to moderate physical activities
Ability to utilize various electronic devices
Provide transportation utilizing vehicles ranging in size from sedans to large passenger vans
Exposure to pets may be required at certain sites

ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, FINGERPRINTING AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT CHECK.

Access: Supports For Living is an EEO employer-EEO, AAE, M/F/D/V

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Direct Support Professional jobs in Newburgh, NY

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