Direct Support Professional - Day Hab - Full Time - Days
- Full-time
- Days
- Driver's license
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This posting states $17 an hour. Open direct support professional jobs in New York post a median of $19.54 an hour, the middle half $19–$20, across 321 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Direct support professionals employed in New York earn a median of $19.05 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
JOB TITLE: Direct Support Professional
CLASSIFICATION: Full Time, Non-Exempt
PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT: Day Habilitation
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Day Habilitation Supervisor POSITION SUMMARY: Enhance quality of life for people with developmental disabilities by performing direct support services. Reads, implements and documents services according to individual service plans and procedures. Ensures safe and effective behavior management. Supports a person’s unique capacities, personality and potential and promotes self-advocacy. Facilitates personal growth and development, supports and services including supporting individuals to overcome barriers and challenges. Demonstrates and assists in meal planning and food preparation, storage and handling.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education, Training & Experience:
Ability to perform all job functions in accordance with agency values
Preferred Education, Training & Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent
Driver’s license and acceptable driving record preferred
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability and willingness to obtain Certification in CPI (behavior certification)
Ability and willingness to Achieve and maintain (through agency training) proficiency in all of the following NYS DSP Core
Ability to communicate professionally with various levels of staff, People We Serve and family members
SALARY
$17 per hour starting rate
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