Direct Support Professional; DSP

About DDI

With nearly 65 years of service, DDI provides a full continuum of care—from early intervention to residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs—for over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. DDI is driven by a dedicated staff and a belief in every individual's potential.

• Salary: $21.00–$23.10 hourly
• Shifts Available:
  • Mon‑Fri: 7 am–3 pm
  • Mon‑Fri: 8 am–4 pm

• Complete all required trainings, including the Peer Mentoring Program, in‑service workshops, and recertification trainings as required.
• Become certified and maintain certifications in SCIP‑R, First Aid, and CPR.
• Maintain a valid NYS driver’s license and obtain DDI‑approved driver status.
• Participate in semi‑annual IDT, quarterly staff meetings, and staffing as required.
• Advocate for the rights of the individuals served.
• Help individuals build and maintain relationships with family and friends.
• Follow each individual’s daily activity/classroom schedule, implementing all formal goals and protocols.
• Collect data on goals, protocols, outings, self‑help / other
  
  PRO, progress notes, and recreation/fitness logs.
• Obtain, maintain certification for, and administer medications under the supervision of assigned nursing staff (AMAP), if applicable (Level 3 and
  2).
• Fulfill responsibilities of primary advocate (paperwork, advocacy, programming).
• Instruction and documentation, participation in development and revisions of formal goals and protocols in accordance with the CFA/ISP and behavior plans.
• Teach and assist individuals in all aspects of daily living: ADLs, cooking, house cleaning, laundry, healthy lifestyle, shopping, budgeting, maintaining appropriate behavior, and community integration.
• Accompany individuals on medical appointments, jobs, and community activities, if applicable.
• Complete incident reports and SCIP‑R reports as necessary.
• Knowledge and accurate implementation of emergency procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all OPWDD and DDI policy and procedures as they pertain to individuals supported, and documentation of such.
• Ensure vans are clean and vehicle problems are reported to the Site Supervisor/Manager.

• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety guidelines.

• The ability to make a difference in the lives of the individuals we support
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement and more

DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.