Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Support Professional 

Day Habilitation

Full-Time, First shift, Monday-Friday: No Nights, No Weekends, No Holidays and No On-Call hours.

Payrates as listed below:

$18.25 – No DSP experience

$18.75 – For 1-3 years documented DSP experience          

$19.25 – For 4-5 years documented DSP experience          

$20.25 – For 5 years or more documented DSP experience          

In search of caring and compassionate individuals who want to work for a great company with a true social mission that offers a comprehensive package of benefits including, 2 weeks accrued vacation time, seven paid holidays, accrued paid sick time, 401k with company contribution, health, dental, vision insurance and additional voluntary insurance benefits. To explore the full range of benefits please visit our website  

Successful candidates will provide direct services to consumers through the implementation of service and support plans, and other means as established by the planning team; addressing habilitation, therapeutic, and behavioral needs. Candidate would perform necessary direct support duties to ensure consumer safety, health, hygiene, and development. Other duties include, but not limited to, support with dining, personal care, assistance entering and exiting buses/company vehicles, driving consumers to activities, and documentation.

Requirements:  Strong communication skills; sound decision-making & judgment; valid NYS driver’s license & reliable, insured vehicle. Clearance required through the NYS Justice Center (OPWDD criminal background check), Office of People with Developmental Disabilities, and NYS Department of Motor Vehicles.

To apply please visit or Employment page at 

Our Mission

JM Murray’s mission is to provide services for people with disabilities and their families that enhance the quality of their lives. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people of all abilities to apply for current employment opportunities.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, J M Murray will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.