Base starting rate increased to $18.50 per hour with potential to increase up to $20.25 within the first month with completion of certifications. Overtime available !!!
Join a dynamic, mission-driven team that leads with compassion, collaboration, and a shared commitment to helping people thrive. At Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley (WSHV), our Residential Direct Support Professionals bring professionalism, consistency, and heart to their work every day, supporting individuals with developmental and acquired disabilities in a residential setting where safety, dignity, independence, and personal growth are central to daily life.
WSHV is a nonprofit organization serving individuals with developmental and acquired disabilities across the Hudson Valley. For over 70 years, we have partnered with individuals and families to provide innovative residential and community-based services tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals.
With a team of more than 250 dedicated professionals, WSHV is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered supports across all programs. Guided by our core values, professionalism, dignity, integration, accountability, and innovation, we work together to build inclusive communities where every individual has the opportunity to reach their highest potential.
Current open positions (as of 7/9/26):
- FT evenings - 3p-11p - Mon/Tues off
- FT (32 hours) days - 7a-3p Fri thru Mon
- PT (20 hours) Weekend overnight - 11p-9a Fri/Sat
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Possession of a clean, valid New York State Driver’s License.
- Current certifications: First Aid, SCIP, CPR, Van, Medication Administration and all house specific (i.e. tube) if required, must be obtained within six months.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implementation of Individual’s Comprehensive Functional Assessment or Individualized Service Plan and Individual’s MY LIFE PLAN as needed.
- Completion of OPWDD Core Competency training
- Implement Individuals Residential Habilitation Plan and/or Formal Active Treatment Goals.
- Document goal progress on a daily basis.
- Capable of learning use of electronic record for documentation
- Adhere to Individuals' safeguard plans.
- Adhere to Person Centered Philosophy of Care.
- Demonstrate OPWDD Core Competencies on an on-going basis.
- Physically transfer participants during ADL and positioning activities.
- Assist and train Individuals in activities of daily living, including but not limited to: toileting, feeding, dressing, and bathing.
- Implement therapeutic programs as required by clinical staff.
- Administration of medical treatments as prescribed by medical staff.
- Complete required written reporting daily in the program communication log.
- Participate in washing, drying, folding and mending of residents’ clothing and linens.
- Participate in cleaning and general maintenance of the residence and Agency-owned property
- Preparation of meals and clean-up.
- Participate in cleaning and maintenance of adaptive equipment and other personal possessions of residents.
- Assist in transporting residents to medical, recreational and educational services as required.
- Participate in mandatory staff meetings and in-service training.
- Maintain all required trainings
- Remain at work until a suitable replacement reports for duty.
- Perform any other related duties as directed by the Residence Manager and/or designee.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- While performing the duties associated with this position, an employee will be in a primarily residential environment (not a typical office setting); in a vehicle; or, in the community.
- This position will at times require an employee to provide emergency coverage and to work day, evening and awake overnight shifts (including those falling on weekends and holidays).
- This position may expose employees to bloodborne pathogens.
- This position may expose employees to the profanity and violent behavior of people served.
- This position may require staff to assist people served with very personal intimate care.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties associated with this position, an employee (using approved agency lifting equipment) will be called upon to support and use a mechanical lift to maneuver adult people with developmental and other disabilities; transfer people to and from wheelchairs; to and from beds; on and off toilet seats; in and out of showers; and, in and out of vans or other vehicles. An employee in this position must be able to physically intervene (when appropriate and in an approved manner) to protect the individual from causing harm to themselves or others and to safely evacuate the home or vehicle during an emergency. These duties may entail lifting/supporting/transferring up to 35 pounds, or on an emergency occasion 200 pounds or more with the assistance from other staff or devices.
Employees will regularly be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands (or hands and arms) to carry, finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; crouch and kneel. Employees will also be regularly required to hear (with or without hearing devices), see (with or without corrective lenses) and speak.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.50 - $21.50 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
