Rising Ground, Inc.·New York
Provide person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities to help them achieve personal goals and daily living skills. Responsibilities include escorting individuals to community activities, administering medications, and ensuring compliance with OPWDD and agency policies.
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides person centered support based on the individual’s needs, preferences and choices.
DSPs perform a wide variety of tasks and activities based on the valued outcomes of each person they work with and reflecting the specific skills and abilities of each individual.
DSPs encourage, guide and offer training to develop daily living skills, ensuring personal needs are met, promoting active engagement in community life and ensuring health and safety.
DSPs create a positive and enriching program environment for all people supported.
Direct Support Professionals are a vital member of each person’s support team.
DSPs are expected to align their performance with the Code of Ethics and OPWDD DSP Competencies.
Key responsibility
Support individuals in achieving their developmental goals, preferences, and personal choices.
Assist with implementing goals outlined in Staff Action Plans and Life Plans.
Escort individuals to community activities, appointments, and recreational outings.
Assist with meal planning, preparation, and daily living activities.
Provide appropriate supervision and support based on each individual's behavioral, medical, emotional, and developmental needs.
Administer medications safely in accordance with RN oversight and agency guidelines, when applicable.
Ensure compliance with all OPWDD, NYS Justice Center, and organizational policies and procedures.
Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive home-like environment for individuals served.
Complete required documentation, training, incident reporting, and communicate health and safety concerns promptly.
Act as a mandated reporter, maintain reliable attendance, and perform additional duties as assigned to support program operations.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Per-Diem status means that this position is not full-time, and that the schedule is not guaranteed. However, there is an expectation that you will reliably report to all shifts that you agree to be assigned to. Additionally, while per-diems may opt to perform shifts at multiple programs, it is your responsibility to primarily report to your administrative supervisor first before accepting additional hours elsewhere.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all
employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s
perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or
veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring,
compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Market context
In New York, per diem Direct Support Professional roles are commonly needed to cover shifts and maintain consistent support for people with developmental disabilities. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who can work independently, use billing technology, and bring prior OPWDD or disability-support experience. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm your availability for flexible shifts before applying.
