Community Direct Support Professional (DSP)

ph3Community Direct Support Professional (DSP) /h3 pbJob Category /b: Direct Care /p pbRequisition Number /b: COMMU /p ul liPosted : March 23, 2026 /li liPart-Time /li liRate : $16.70 USD per hour /li /ul h3Locations /h3 pShowing 1 location /p pAdministrative Office | 1027br/Utica, NY 13502, USAbr/ /p pbMake a Difference Every Day - On Your Schedule! /b /p pLooking for a rewarding job that offers flexibility, purpose, and paid training? Join Upstate Caring Partners as a Community Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals with disabilities live their best lives at home and out in the community. /p pWe’re seeking energetic, compassionate, and motivated team members who want meaningful work with full‑time or part‑time opportunities and no mandatory overtime. /p pbWhat You’ll Do /b /p pAs a Community DSP, you’ll play a vital role in supporting individuals to reach their personal goals while enjoying independence and inclusion in their community. You will: /p ul liFollow each person’s support plan to help them work toward their personal goals /li liHelp with everyday tasks like personal care, meals, and daily routines when needed /li liMake sure the people we support are safe, healthy, and comfortable at all times /li liDrive and go along with individuals to appointments, activities, and outings in the community /li liBe a positive role model and speak up for the people you support when needed /li liHelp with light cleaning and household tasks to keep the home running smoothly /li liTake part in team meetings, trainings, and agency events /li liWrite brief notes about your shift so the next staff and supervisors know how things went /li /ul pNo two days are the same and that’s what makes this role so rewarding! /p pbWhy This Job Fits Real Life /b /p ul liNo mandation /li liCommunity‑based work /li liNo prior experience required (we provide paid training) /li liSupportive team culture focused on growth and empowerment /li /ul pbWhat We’re Looking For /b /p ul liHigh School Diploma or equivalent /li liValid NYS Driver’s License /li liReliable, responsible, and comfortable making independent decisions /li liA positive attitude and desire to support others /li /ul pIf you’re compassionate, dependable, and ready to learn, we want to meet you! /p pbBenefits That Support You /b /p pAt Upstate Caring Partners, we invest in our employees with competitive pay and outstanding benefits, including: /p ul liLow‑cost individual health insurance plan /li li403(b) Retirement Plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match (up to 7%) /li liGenerous Paid Time Off (Sick, Vacation Employee Leave) /li liTuition Reimbursement /li liLife Insurance Voluntary Benefits /li liFlexible Spending Account (FSA) /li liEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) /li liService Awards Employee Appreciation Events /li liEmployee Discounts /li liDirect Deposit /li /ul pbAbout Upstate Caring Partners /b /p pUpstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct‑care services in Central New York, supporting individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people and building inclusive communities, this is an incredible place to start, or grow your career. Visit our careers website to view the full job description and apply today at upstatecpjobs.org (DSP Community ) /p h3Qualifications /h3 h3Education /h3 h3bRequired /b /h3 pHigh School/GED or better. /p h3Licenses Certifications /h3 h3bRequired /b /h3 pDriver License /p pbEqual Opportunity Employer /bbr/ This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr