Residential Direct Support Professional - SIGN ON BONUS - full-time, part-time, or per diem
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTH COUNTRY · NY, US
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About the Role
Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country is seeking compassionate and dependable individuals to join our Residential Services team as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). DSPs support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in home settings by providing encouragement, personal care, supervision, skill-building, and community involvement to help individuals live safe, meaningful, and independent lives.
Responsibilities
- Support individuals with daily living activities, personal care, and routines
- Assist with meals, housekeeping, medication administration, and maintaining a safe home environment
- Encourage participation in community, recreational, educational, and social activities
- Transport and accompany individuals to appointments and activities as needed
- Complete documentation and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
- Provide emotional support, encouragement, advocacy, and positive relationship-building
- Work flexible schedules that may include evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage when needed
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or DSP certification required
- Valid NYS Driver’s License with at least two years of driving experience required
- Reliable transportation required
- Ability to lift, assist, and support individuals as needed
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication, reliability, and professionalism
- Must successfully complete required Agency and OPWDD trainings
Skills
- Caregiving
- Healthcare
- Human services
- Direct care
- Communication
- Reliability
- Professionalism
Location
- Canton
- Potsdam
- Colton
- Norwood
- Massena
- Edwardsville
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Day shifts
- Evening shifts
- Overnight shifts
- Variable shifts
- Per diem
Experience Level
- No prior experience required
- Paid training is provided
Education Level
- High School Diploma
- GED
- DSP certification
Salary/Compensations
- $18.90/hour
Benefits
- Paid orientation and training
- Medication Certification training
- Opportunities to earn free college credits
- Nationally recognized DSP certifications
- Additional professional development through SUNY and OPWDD-supported programs
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Paid vacation
- Sick time
- Personal time
- Holiday time
About the Company
- Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in home settings.
- Join a team that makes a meaningful difference every day in the lives of people in our community.