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About the Role

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting, helping them live with dignity, independence, and purpose. This is a hands-on role where your presence, consistency, and compassion directly impact daily life.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, person-centered support
• Assist individuals with daily living activities (personal care, meals, hygiene, mobility)
• Support people in building independence and life skills
• Follow individualized service plans that reflect each person’s goals and preferences
• Encourage choice, voice, and active participation in daily routines
• Develop positive, respectful relationships with the people you support
• Support participation in community activities, social events, and personal interests
• Promote culturally responsive, person-centered experiences
• Administer medications (with AMAP certification) and monitor health needs
• Recognize and respond to changes in behavior or medical status
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive living environment
• Follow all safety protocols and report incidents as required
• Complete accurate and timely documentation
• Track daily activities, progress, and outcomes
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
• Follow schedules and program expectations consistently

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain AMAP certification
• Keep all trainings current
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• Provide direct physical support (including personal care, feeding, and mobility assistance)
• Perform SCIP interventions as needed
• Lift, push, or pull 25+ pounds and assist with daily household tasks
• Navigate stairs and participate in routine physical activity
• Drive agency vehicles, including vans
• Work in environments that may include pets

Skills

• Patience
• Reliability
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow plans
• Attention to detail
• Comfort working in a team-based, structured environment
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role
• Basic technology skills for documentation and communication

Location

• Poughkeepsie, NY

Work Type

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Per-diem

Experience Level

• Dependent on experience & house level

Education Level

• Experience in human services or working with people with disabilities is preferred—but not required

Salary/Compensations

• $17.50-$21.00

Benefits

• $2,500 Sign-On Bonus for Full Time shifts in Poughkeepsie, NY.

About the Company

• Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact.
• At Access, our Culture Playbook isn’t a poster on the wall—it’s how we show up for each other and for the people we support.
• Committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible—while making sure our staff can do the same.

Equal Opportunity

• An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans