Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Position Overview

Opengate is an innovative non-profit organization dedicated to providing support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We seek dedicated DSPs who can make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with I/DD population 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
• 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 to help you succeed and grow in your role
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Eligible to enroll in 401k after six months of employment
• Employer-paid vision and dental premiums to keep you covered
• Tuition reimbursement for your personal and professional development
• Generous paid time-off to maintain your work-life balance
• A supportive, dynamic team environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated

Pay and Schedule

• $19.25 - $20.25 hourly
• Compensation will be commensurate with job qualifications and work experience

Benefits

• Generous paid time-off to maintain your work-life balance
• A supportive, dynamic team environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Employer-paid vision and dental premiums to keep you covered
• Tuition reimbursement for your personal and professional development

Opengate Commitment

• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all protected classes
• Residency requirement for employees to legally reside and perform work in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania