Direct Support Professional - Carmel, NY - Starting at $20.25/hr

About the Role

At Ability Beyond, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life. As a Direct Support Professional, you will support adults with intellectual, developmental, physical, and behavioral health needs in both residential and community settings. You will play an important role in helping individuals build life skills, achieve personal goals, and remain active in their communities while being part of a supportive and mission-driven team.

Responsibilities

• Provided hands-on support for individuals with medical and light behavioral needs in a 14-bed medically frail group home
• Assisted adults with disabilities with daily living activities including cooking, cleaning, hygiene, dressing, mobility, and personal care
• Supported individuals with bathing, toileting, medication reminders, meal planning, budgeting, communication, and independent living skills
• Provided transportation to medical appointments, errands, community outings, and recreational activities
• Encouraged participation in volunteer opportunities, fitness programs, Special Olympics, sporting events, crafts, and other community-based activities
• Implemented positive behavior reinforcement strategies and utilized de-escalation techniques when needed
• Assisted with goal planning, progress tracking, socialization, and skill development to support individualized care plans
• Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team including nurses, behaviorists, nutritionists, and other clinical professionals to provide comprehensive care
• Maintained accurate electronic and physical documentation of daily case notes, services provided, progress, and activities

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Willingness to learn with no prior experience required

Qualifications

Compassionate, dependable, and motivated to support others

Pay

$20.25 to $20.75 per hour

Schedule

Guaranteed set full-time schedules available including first, second, and third shifts, as well as weekends.

Benefits

• Paid training and accredited certification programs
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• Generous paid time off that increases with tenure
• 403(b) retirement plan and PSLF loan forgiveness eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health and wellness support
• Career growth, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities
• Flexible schedules and overtime opportunities in select programs
• An inclusive workplace committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Why You Will Love This Role

This is more than just a job. It is an opportunity to make a real difference. You will help individuals gain confidence, build independence, and live meaningful lives while growing your own career in a supportive and inclusive environment.

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Join Ability Beyond, where you can be accepted, celebrated, and truly impactful.

Note: We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.