Direct Support Professional - Cottekill Day Habilitation - 40/Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

The Arc Mid-Hudson

Cottekill, NYFull-time$17.76–19.54/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$17.76–19.54/hr

Location

Cottekill, NY

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Acceptable NYS Driver's License

Job overview

The Arc Mid-Hudson is hiring a Direct Support Professional - Cottekill Day Habilitation - 40/Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Direct Support Professional provides support and skills training to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in a day habilitation setting, facilitating community activities, creative expression, and personal goal achievement while promoting independence and choice.

Key focus areas include Provide support and skills training to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in a day habilitation setting, Facilitate painting, sculpture, and photography activities for participants, and Promote individual excellence and personal choice while encouraging community engagement.

Important skills include Computer Skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Computer Skills

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDPost-High-School Education in Human ServicesAcceptable NYS Driver's LicenseVan CertificationSCIP CertificationFirst Aid/CPR CertificationMedication Administration Certification

Full job description

Direct Support Professional - Cottekill Day Habilitation - 40/Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

2289

8/11/2026

Day Hab Cottekill

1915 Lucas Avenue Extension

Cottekill

Onsite

Direct Support

Description

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides support and skills training to people with developmental and intellectual disabilities in a day habilitation setting and within the community.

Cottekill Day Hab is nestled in a beautiful natural setting just outside Rosendale. We offer the people we support a wealth of indoor and outdoor activity choices, including excursions on the nearby rail trail and opportunities to learn about and care for plants at our on-site vegetable garden. Creative expression is always encouraged here; they often engage the DSP's in facilitating painting, sculpture and photography. Our grounds contain a wonderful activity area for those who enjoy the fresh air and the activity rooms inside are sunny and spacious. On any given day, DSP's respectfully promote individual excellence in the pursuit of individual life goals and personal choice, while challenging themselves to offer the highest level of support possible

A high school diploma or GED is desired. Post-high-school education in Human Services is a definite plus. An acceptable NYS driver's license and basic computer knowledge are a must. An informative, paid new hire orientation is provided in a comfortable learning environment. Training will also include Van Certification, SCIP, First Aid/CPR, and Medication Administration certification.

HOURS: 40/Monday through Friday/8:00 am to 4:00 pm

STARTING SALARY: $ 17.76 to $ 19.54 per hour

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or GED is preferred
Acceptable NYS Driver's License
Computer skills

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