Direct Support Professionals (DSPs/DSS
Listed on 2026-08-06
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Healthcare
Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care, Caregiver, Mental Health
Location: New York
Job Title
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
CompanyCapsuleAID Services
ContactAlex Hope, Senior Staffing Coordinator/Client Relations Specialist, Cell:
Position SummaryCapsuleAID Services is hiring experienced Direct Support Professionals (DSP) with expertise in OPWDD settings and guidelines. We seek DSPs who are empathetic, patient, and skilled in providing personalized care to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities- Client Care: Ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of clients.
- Daily Support: Assist clients with grooming, bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
- Medication Administration: Administer medications as prescribed and document accurately per OPWDD guidelines.
- Behavioral Support: Implement strategies to manage challenging behaviors and foster positive outcomes.
- Team
Collaboration:
Work with therapists, clinicians, and case managers to develop and implement care plans. - Emergency Response: Respond promptly to emergencies and follow established protocols.
- Experience: 3-5 years of experience in OPWDD settings.
- Licensing: Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
- Background: Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
- Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Independence: Ability to work independently and adhere to OPWDD regulations.
- AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel)
- SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention)
- CPR or BLS (Basic Life Support)
- Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent GED or Transcript
- Licensing: Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation
- Language: Proficiency in spoken English
- Competitive hourly wage
- Flexible scheduling
- Supportive work environment
- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Full-time, part-time, Per Diem
Pay$17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected Hours40 per week
Schedule- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
If you are a passionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) who meets the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply today.
CapsuleAID Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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