Sign up as a DSP

SIGN UP AS A DSP

“Each one of us can
make a difference.
Together, we make change.”

All it takes is a little help, a little hope, and a whole lot of heart. If you are compassionate, looking for paid work during untypical hours, you want to check out these opportunities for meaningful activities that pay.

Your fingerprints will never fade from the lives you touch.

SIGN UP AS A DSP​

“Each one of us can make a difference. Together, we make change.”

All it takes is a little help, a little hope, and a whole lot of heart. If you are compassionate, looking for paid work during untypical hours, you want to check out these opportunities for meaningful activities that pay.

Your fingerprints will never fade from the lives you touch.

Home & Community- Based Services

In our HCBS program, DSPs assist individuals with a wide range of activities in the mornings afternoons or evenings. They work either in their own or the individual’s home.

Group Home Services

Our group homes are a warm haven for young men and women. DSPs assist residents with their personal needs, giving them compassionate support and passionate encouragement.

Site-Based Services

Both our day programs for adults who graduated the education system and our respite programs for after school activities are a hub of lifelong learning and camaraderie. Here DSP’s help individuals enjoy their daily routine while watching them expand their knowledge and capabilities.

Opportunities

Time to meet your future.

If you are passionate about our mission, we want to hear from you. Positions include but are not limited to:

Newburgh

Offer hands-on support to a teen and assist with routines such as dressing and eating. The role ensures safety while focusing on consistency and simple daily care in a home setting.

*Wednesday – Thursday after 4:00pm

*English-speaking home

*Driver’s license required

Yorktown Heights

Support a child with autism who requires assistance with mobility, communication, and engagement. The role focuses on practical help and safe interaction in a quiet home environment.

*Weekends, after 12:00pm

*English-speaking home

Garnerville

Work with a largely independent, employed adult who is looking for light, supportive guidance with communication and social interaction. The is a low-intensity role focused on building confidence and navigating conversations.

*Weekends, 1-2 hours

*English-speaking home

Tarrytown

Provide full support to a medically stable, Spanish/English-speaking adult who requires consistent monitoring and structure in a controlled home setting. Responsibilities include medication management and supervision around meals and routines. 

*Thursday – Saturday, 4:00-9:00pm

*Must be fluent in English and Spanish.

Fishkill

Assist a wheelchair-using child with significant medical and developmental needs in a structured home setting, including physical support with mobility, communication, and daily care. The child has limited verbal communication and requires close monitoring due to a seizure disorder.

*Weekdays, 3:30-8:00pm, full-day hours available during school breaks.

*English and Spanish-speaking home

*Driver’s license required

North Salem

Support an adult with autism and co-occurring mental health needs seeking a steady, patient DSP to assist with communication, routines, and daily structure. The individual has strong preferences and benefits from clear, consistent guidance and reminders for personal care. This role is best suited for someone calm, observant, and comfortable working with individuals who need predictability and extra processing time.

*Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm

*English-speaking home

*High school diploma/GED and driver’s license required.

Haverstraw

Make a difference by supporting a Spanish/English-speaking child with autism who needs help with routines, transitions, hygiene, and personal care. The child communicates using simple words, and has a severe peanut allergy that requires constant awareness.

*Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 3:30-7:30pm

*Must be fluent in English and Spanish

*High school diploma/GED and driver’s license required.

Tarrytown

Provide full support to a medically stable, Spanish/English-speaking adult who requires consistent monitoring and structure in a controlled home setting. Responsibilities include medication management and supervision around meals and routines. 

*Thursday – Saturday, 4:00-9:00pm

*Must be fluent in English and Spanish.

Is this you?

You’re our future DSP

Do it for them you.

Immense Fulfillment

Hit the pillow at night filled with the gratifying feeling of being someone’s ray of sunshine. Wake up with a sense of pride in your identity and your purpose as a direct support professional.

A Sterling Character

You’ll see things from a new perspective. You’ll develop a sense of gratitude and optimism. You’ll build courage and empathy. You’ll flex muscles you didn’t know you have and you’ll ultimately become a role model for peers and family.

The Path Forward:

  • Reach out to the recruitment
    department.

  • Provide contact information, job preferences, references, and complete a background check.

  • Get set up with the individual most suited to your preference.

  • Meet with the family of the
    individual.

  • If you and the family hit it off, our HR department will send over the necessary documents and fingerprinting instructions.

  • Once your documents are received and the fingerprints are processed we will contact you with the start date and details of your new role.

Make your mark

DSP Testimonials

Hear it from the devoted DSP's on the front-line: