Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Katonah, NY, with pay of $18 per hour. The position provides direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities under the supervision of a Residence Manager. The DSP supports residents’ daily lives, independence, and personal growth while helping maintain a safe, therapeutic home environment. The role combines personal care, skill-building, community engagement, household tasks, meal preparation, scheduling, transportation coordination, and service documentation.

What you'll do

• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, and self-care skills
• implement behavioral plans and encourage social and community engagement
• maintain the home and shop for groceries
• prepare meals for dietary needs
• plan appointments and schedules and coordinate transportation
• document daily notes and services in accordance with organizational values and ethics.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

developmental disabilities

personal care

behavioral plans

independent living

meal preparation

housekeeping

monday–friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

katonah ny

tempositions health care

$18/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting specifies Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., and requires the employee to have passed the initial employment probationary period with no disciplinary actions on file for the past 12 months.

About the employer

TemPositions Health Care is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.