Direct Support Professional - OMH - Full Time - Evenings
- Full-time
- Evenings
- 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: Residential, OMH
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Residential ManagerPOSITION SUMMARY: As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you get to enhance quality of life for people with mental health needs 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. Advocate for individuals in our residences to communicate their wants/needs and integrate them into the community for recreation. Perform various tasks to promote a well-rounded environment by doing light housekeeping, helping individuals plan nutritious meals, and administering medications as needed. 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 Valid New York State driver’s license that meets the Agency’s driving policy
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
Be a positive role model for people with disabilities and other staff
SALARY
$17 per hour starting rate
SCHEDULE
Sunday- 9am-9pm
Monday- OFF
Tuesday-Thursday: 2pm-10pm
Friday-Saturday: OFF
From InTandem's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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