Direct Support Professional
- Tuition help up to $7,200
- Driver's license
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This posting states $19.50 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 within 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
💙 Join Our Team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)! Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? OLV Human Services is seeking compassionate, dedicated Direct Support Professionals to join our team and help empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independent, fulfilling lives.
What You'll Do
Our Direct Support Professionals (DSP) assist our adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be independent in their daily lives. Our DSPs are responsible for providing support, positive direction and assistance in accordance with program policies and procedures. Our DSPs support our individuals with all areas of hygiene/support including bathing, dressing, incontinent care, feeding tubes, etc., along with supporting the individual's participation and inclusion in the community including ongoing engagement with their family. A DSP is responsible for providing support, positive direction and assistance in accordance with the NADSP Code of Ethics and the OPWDD DSP Core Competencies, as well as with program policies and procedures.
Support each individual’s health and wellness as outlined in their Life Plan, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of their medical/dental, physical, nutritional, psychological, behavioral, social, emotional and spiritual needs.
Support individuals with all areas of personal hygiene/care, as needed (ie. bathing, dressing, incontinent care, feeding tubes, etc….) and with their activities of daily living.
Maintain accurate and meaningful documentation records for each individual (including but not limited to - meal intake, medical monitoring, medication administration, program data, t-logs, behavior notes, etc.) utilizing the electronic medical record (Therap) and QuickMar.
Demonstrate effective methods to promote positive a behavior, which recognize the individual’s strengths and teaches new skills, while supporting their unique capacities and enhancing their self-confidence and self-advocacy.
Obtain and maintain all required certifications for the DSP role, including site specific nurse delegated duties, in order to perform job effectively.
Support the individuals to live in a home of their choice that is safe, clean and comfortable and in meeting their educational and/or employment goals.
Support the individual’s participation and inclusion in the community, including ongoing engagement with their family.
Pay Rate
Full Time Employees: $19.50/hour
Part Time, Scheduled Relief & Per Diem Employees: $19.10/hour
Why You’ll Love Working at OLV Human Services
Longevity bonuses - Earn up to $1,400 in longevity bonuses within your first two years of employment!
Paid Training Program - Get paid while you learn
Casual dress code - Be comfortable while making a difference
Medical/Dental/Vision Plans - Free and low cost Dental Insurance options!
Paid Holidays with Additional Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200
Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
Wellness Incentives - Save up to $1,200 yearly with health screenings and earn up to $180 in gym reimbursements.
Employee referral bonuses - Refer your friends and family for money!
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (click here to learn more: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation)
&& so much more!
Where You'll Work
OLV Human Services operates a total of 6 IRAs (Individualized Residential Alternative) across Western New York that are staffed with Direct Support Professionals (DSP). There are 2 houses in Amherst, 1 house in Buffalo, 1 house in Tonawanda, 1 in Cheektowaga and 1 in Lackawanna.
Available Schedules
We offer Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem opportunities on day, evening, and overnight shifts - find a schedule that fits your life! Additional Qualifications & Requirements:
Valid NYS Driver's License required
Frequent and/or repetitive sitting, standing, walking, stair climbing, lifting at least 50 pounds, pulling and pushing (ie. wheelchairs and adaptive equipment), carrying, grasping, reaching forward and/or above shoulder level, stretching, squatting, keeling, visual acuity, color determination, head turning, speaking clearly, listening to spoken communication, keyboard typing, and driving.
Apply today and start building a career that makes an impact every single day!
From OLV Human Services's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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