Direct Care Support Professional Full Time

Job Type: Full-Time

We are seeking compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Direct Support Professionals to join our team in Fishkill, NY. DSPs provide essential support to individuals with developmental disabilities, helping them lead safe, meaningful, and fulfilling lives. This role involves hands-on care, skill-building, community engagement, and advocacy.Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, hygiene, and meal preparation
• Support individuals in developing independence, social skills, and daily living competencies
• Accompany individuals to community activities, appointments, and recreational outings
• Implement behavior support plans and encourage positive behaviors
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift 25-50 lbs as needed and support individuals during daily tasks
• Experience in human services or caregiving is preferred but not required-training is providedPreferred Skills
• Medication Administration Training (AMAP)
• SCIP-R or similar behavior support training
• Experience supporting individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

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