Direct Support Professional; DSP/Community Habilitation; serving Richville, Hermon, Russell, Canton area)
Listed on 2026-10-02
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Rehabilitation, Home Care
Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Day/Community Habilitation (serving Richville, Hermon, Russell, Canton area) St. Lawrence County, NY
Job TypeFull-time
DescriptionJoin Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country Day and Community Habilitation team as a Direct Support Professional and help adults with developmental disabilities live full, self-directed lives. In this role, you’ll provide hands-on support that empowers independence, builds daily living skills, and fosters meaningful connections in the community. If you’re compassionate, dependable, and committed to inclusion, this is an opportunity to turn your values into impact.
TitleDirect Support Professional
- Day and Community Habilitation
Program Manager
- Habilitation Services
Full-time;
Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime after 40 hours worked
$18.90 per hour; biweekly pay; sign-on bonus available for eligible new hires
Work SchedulePrimarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, with some flexibility across hours and days of the week, depending on the needs of the organization and the individuals we support.
Position SummaryThe Direct Support Professional partners with adults with developmental disabilities to build meaningful, person-centered lives defined by their own choices and goals. Through collaboration, advocacy, and teaching, this role supports independence, daily living skills, and community connections while fostering an environment of dignity, respect, and inclusion guided by our commitment to equitable, accessible, and high-quality services.
Primary Responsibilities- Provides attentive, compassionate care and supervision at all times.
- Promotes self-advocacy by supporting individuals in evaluating choices, solving problems, and developing coping skills.
- Recognizes and appropriately responds to medical, behavioral, or safety concerns.
- Accompanies and supports individuals in accessing social, educational, vocational, and recreational opportunities.
- Teaches skills that encourage independence, such as navigating transportation, using community resources, and interacting with others.
- Fosters community connections that increase belonging and reduce barriers to participation.
- Guides and encourages individuals in maintaining respectful, supportive relationships with peers, family members, and community partners.
- Models effective communication, cooperation, and conflict resolution strategies.
- Provides coaching that builds confidence in social interactions.
- Participates fully in staff meetings, contributing observations, feedback, and recommendations.
- Partners with colleagues to share best practices and create innovative, person-centered approaches.
- Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and alignment with organizational values in all interactions.
- Assists individuals in areas such as personal hygiene, nutrition, budgeting, and home management.
- Teaches skills that enhance independence and long-term quality of life.
- Encourages healthy habits that promote overall wellness and self-sufficiency.
- Completes timely, thorough documentation of services, progress, and outcomes.
- Prepares notes for billing and program reporting in accordance with regulatory and agency requirements.
- Maintains confidentiality and adheres to professional standards.
- Transpo…
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