Direct Support Professional In Person Job Fair

Job Description

Job Description

DSP Job Fair - Wednesday August 19, 2026

Lafayette IRA- Cortlandt Manor, NY

Full and part time positions available 

***NEW AND EXCITING NEWS! Hawthorne Foundation Inc. has implemented a generous SIGN-ON BONUS of $1500 for new full-time employees!***

• $750– on completion of 3 months of employment
• $750 -on completion of 6 months of employment

Organization Profile: Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention.

Vision Statement:

To be a regional leader in advancing opportunities for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities through innovative instruction and support grounded in applied behavior analysis and person-centered practices.

Mission Statement:

Advancing opportunities for people with autism and other developmental disabilities through person-centered, evidence-based practices that strengthen skills, promote autonomy, and support meaningful participation in their communities.

We seek employees who are  energetic, creative, and caring  and those who always see the opportunity in a challenging situation.

Join a Team Where Your Contributions Make a Positive Difference in Someone's Life!

The Direct Support Professional (DSP)  plays an integral role in the lives of the people we support. The DSP will provide direct assistance in all aspects of daily living, enabling the greatest level of independence possible and the best quality of life as one is able to experience. Depending on the needs of the individual, tasks could include providing direct personal care or assistance with: hygiene, housekeeping, laundry, cooking, medication and appointments, behavioral interventions, etc.

Requirements:  HS/GED, a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive the agency van. No Prior experience needed (paid training).

Benefits Available for Full time and Part Time employees

OUR MISSION:  To foster independence, integration, individualization and productivity while enhancing the quality of the lives for the people we serve. Our goal is to enable each and every individual to reach his or her maximum potential in the least restrictive environment by selecting and promoting educational practices that are grounded in research and science-in particular Applied Behavior Analysis and to assist each and every individual in identifying and realizing his or her own goals.

• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Job Responsibilities (Day Habilitation Direct Support Professional-DSP):

• The Direct Support Professional is directly responsible for specific group assigned and specific individuals
• Responsible for implementation and collection of data of daily and weekly programs as assigned by supervisor for each individual in assigned group.
• The Direct Support Professional assists in any clerical work.
• Responsible for carrying out daily schedules as developed and planned.
• The Direct Support Professional implements weekly and daily programs to assist each individual in attaining their individual goals.
• Documents individuals progress in both increase and decrease programs on a daily basis (collects and graphs data).
• The DSP is responsible for participating in behavior analysis training program.
• Supervises and transports consumers from home to day program, and home again.