Direct Support Professional; Dsp - Adult Day Program

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) - ADULT DAY PROGRAM

Full‑time, hourly $21.00 – $23.10 per hour. Shifts Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑4:00 pm. Experience a career where you directly impact lives and find deep fulfillment helping others.

For nearly 65 years, DDI (Developmental Disabilities Institute) has been a leading agency providing comprehensive care for over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. DDI’s Direct Service Professionals are the heart of our mission, providing compassionate and individualized support.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will support individuals with disabilities in their daily lives, assisting with personal care, meal preparation, transportation, and community outings. You will foster independence, promote well‑being, and help clients connect with their communities. A valid NYS driver’s license for 18 months with a clean driving history is required; candidates lacking this qualification are offered a starting rate of $19.00 per hour.

• Provide individualized support with personal care, meal preparation, transportation, and community outings.
• Foster independence by helping clients develop life skills and make choices.
• Promote social inclusion by supporting participation in community activities.
• Serve as a positive role model, demonstrating empathy and patience.
• Collaborate effectively with a supportive team of DSPs, supervisors, and families.

• Build meaningful relationships with individuals and their families.
• Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.
• Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues on a supportive team.
• Experience deep job satisfaction knowing your work matters.
• Enjoy a generous paid time off and excellent work‑life balance.

• Comprehensive paid training to develop essential skills.
• Exceptional benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Career growth opportunities within DDI.
• Paid time off and other valuable benefits.

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient.
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic.
• Good communicator and team player.
• Passionate about making a difference.

Then, we encourage you to apply and join the DDI team! When you join, you become part of the DDI Family.

DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to 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.