Direct Support Professional - Lockport - Full Time - Days
- Full-time
- Days
- Driver's license
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This posting states $17.50–$20 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: Residential, OPWDD
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Residential ManagerPOSITION SUMMARY: As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you get to enhance quality of life for people with developmental disabilities by assisting, instructing, and supporting individuals living in our residences to be as independent as possible. Promote the health, safety and well-being of the individuals while building positive, meaningful relationships. Perform various tasks such as personal care (i.e. bathing, feeding, toileting), light housekeeping, helping plan nutritious meals, and administering medications as needed. Advocate for individuals in our residences to communicate their wants/needs and integrate them into the community for recreation. Participate in regularly scheduled trainings to enhance skills and knowledge to continue to support the individuals in the best way possible.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education, Training & Experience:Ability to perform all job functions
Preferred Education, Training & Experience:High school diploma or equivalent
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Valid New York State driver’s license that meets the Agency’s driving policyWork flexible hours, including weekends and holidaysBe a positive role model for people with disabilities and other staff
SALARY:$17.50-20 per hour
17.50 starting rate with opportunity to earn up to 20 with successful completion of medication certification and applicable shift differential.
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