Direct Support Professional

What You’ll Do As a Direct Support Professional, you will assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their community residential home with everyday tasks such as housekeeping, meal preparation, attending appointments, and taking them to recreational/social activities, while ensuring proper supervision levels are maintained. Responsibilities Providing ongoing daily supervision, attention, care, and support for residents in OPWDD certified homes. Maintaining a safe, comfortable environment that provides options for expanding interests and improving opportunities for skill acquisition and community inclusion. Performing and/or assisting with routine household and property tasks including meal preparation, housekeeping, outdoor maintenance, and vehicle safety. Ensuring that all individuals have ready access to clean clothing, hygiene supplies, food, activities, bedding, furniture, and personal property, and assisting individuals when they are unable or unwilling to enforce those rights themselves. Providing direct supervision and support to individuals in alignment with their treatment plans. Supporting individuals in developing independence through community-based, center-based, job-related, and residential activities. Ensuring quality control standards are met in accordance with expectations. Providing transportation for individuals to program activities and appointments using a personal vehicle or organization van. Training individuals in daily‑living and independent‑living skills such as self‑care, money management, cooking, social interaction, and navigating transportation systems, as directed by the treatment team. Assisting with personal care needs when necessary. Adhering to all departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Carrying out additional duties as assigned to support the organization’s mission. Qualifications High school diploma or GED (required) Valid US driver’s license for routine transportation of program participants (required) At least two years of work experience (preferred) Demonstrated commitment to delivering high‑quality support to individuals with disabilities in both community and residential environments Successfully completes all Easterseals NY training requirements, including necessary certifications Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays Compensation & Benefits Compensation $18.25 Per Hour $500 bonus (for successful candidates and paid out ½ at 3 months and ½ at 6 months) Benefits Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Floating) Retirement plan 403(b) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Commuter Benefits Life/Accident insurance Short‑term Disability Insurance Long‑term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Shift Availability 7AM – 3PM 2PM – 10PM 9:30PM – 7:30AM EEO Statement The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We are an EOE employer committed to diversity. Website: #J-18808-Ljbffr