Direct Support Professional (DSP) Job at Opengate, Inc., Somers, NY

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  • Opengate, Inc.
  • Somers, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:

Opengate is an innovative forward-thinking non-profit organization looking to provide extraordinary individuals support with the highest possible quality of life. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSP), who will play a critical role in making a positive impact on the lives of the people we serve.

Being a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is not just a job – it's a chance to be a positive force in someone's life journey.

Locations: Somers, NY, Mohegan Lake, NY, Pleasantville, NY, Yorktown Heights, NY, Hawthorne, New York.

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience working with I/DD population is preferred but not required.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Valid Driver's License in the Tri-State Area - New York, New Jersey, Connecticut.
  • Proficient in basic computer skills.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Provide direct care and support to the people we serve with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including personal hygiene, feeding, and healthcare tasks.
  • Advocate for individuals by ensuring access to appropriate services and participating in treatment planning.
  • Develop a working knowledge of behavior management strategies and follow crisis intervention protocols (SCIP), including physical interventions if necessary.
  • Assist with daily living activities, household tasks, and recreational programs to support independence and skill development.
  • Will dispense medications under the guidance of a Registered Nurse and complete daily documentation of habilitation services, active treatment, BIR, MIR, and medical charts as required

Why Work with Us?

  • Paid training and tuition reimbursement to support your personal and professional growth
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance — with employer-paid dental and vision premiums
  • Generous paid time off and a supportive, team-driven culture that values your contributions

$19.00 - $20.00 hourly. Compensation will be commensurate with job qualifications and work experience.

Opengate is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, domestic or civil union partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, transgender status, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, education, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. The Company promotes inclusion and acceptance of all protected classes.

In order to promote and maintain a community culture, employees hired to work at Opengate must legally reside and perform their work in the state of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania.

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