Richmond Community Serv·Peekskill, New York
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) assist in implementing therapeutic treatment programs and evaluate the progress of residents. They also act as client advocates and provide supervision to ensure safety and therapeutic boundaries.
Richmond Community Services is a nonprofit organization that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs. For 50 years, our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) have provided compassion, love, and support to our residents and their families. We are an extended network of trained professionals, dedicated support staff, volunteers, caregivers, and donors.
We support adults with varying needs to lead meaningful lives. We believe that everyone deserves to live with dignity and pride. Our home-like settings at various Westchester locations enable our residents to grow and flourish while enjoying recreational and community activities.
We empower the individuals we support to maximize their abilities, often beyond expectations, using knowledge, technology, medical, educational, and rehabilitative resources. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play a central role in providing assistance, safety, and care to help our residents reach their goals.
Under general supervision, perform duties as a residential representative of the client treatment team, including completing initial assessments, developing and implementing activities and programs, collecting data, and facilitating client progress.
May be assigned to other Richmond Community Services locations throughout the state of New York. Requires bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or related field. Must have a valid and clean NYS Driver's license for at least 3 years and maintain Richmond driver authorization.
based on experience.
A bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a related field is required. Candidates must also have a valid and clean NYS Driver's license for at least 3 years.
Market context
In New York, Direct Support Professional roles are commonly in demand because providers need staff who can support daily living, community participation, and person-centered care. This role can be competitive because it requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field plus a valid, clean NYS driver’s license held for at least 3 years. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your degree field and driving history before applying.