Job detail
Direct Support Professional
Devereux
OTHER
Posted 3/23/2026
Location
Town of Red Hook, New York
Salary
$19 - $22 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
This position involves assisting individuals with developmental disabilities in daily activities, including personal management, achieving goals, recreation, and household living. The role also requires maintaining a safe and therapeutic treatment environment to improve functioning and minimize interfering behaviors.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess either a high school diploma/Ged with two years of related experience or an associate's degree with one year of related experience, along with a valid ny driver's license. Essential personal attributes include being flexible, patient, energetic, creative, and having a strong passion for helping children and adults with special needs.
high schoolassociate degreeEnergyFlexibilityCreativityGoal AchievementBehavior ManagementPatienceTherapeutic EnvironmentMaintaining SafetySense of HumorAssisting Daily ActivitiesWorking with Special Needs
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Employee assistance program
- Student loan repayment
- Mental health services
- Prescription drug
- 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
- Paid orientation
- Preventative care
- Supplemental life and accident coverage
- Low-Cost Benefits
- Health and welfare program
- Student loan debt assistance
- Work-life balance program