Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Direct Support Professional (DSP)Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We strive to increase the independence and personal growth of the people we support while helping them reach their full potential.We have full and part-time positions open in our Community Support and Residential programs. A NYS Driver's license is required.What can The Arc Lexington offer you?Starting rates range from $19.35-$20.50, plus an additional $1.40 an hour for weekend differentialOur DSPs earn an average of $20.00 an hour after 30 days of paid training, plus a weekend differentialA complete, very low-cost benefits packageVariety of schedules to choose fromGenerous PTO packagePaid trainingWhy work at The Arc Lexington?2013 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award2014 - Voted #1 Large Workplace in the Capital District2014 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award2017 - Best Company to Work For in New York State2022 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award & Times Union Meaningfulness AwardThe Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws ("each a "Protected Characteristic"). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.