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Relief Direct Support Professional

New Hope Community, Inc., Loch Sheldrake, NY, United States


Relief Direct Support Professional

Job Category: Residential
Requisition Number: RELIE01034
Posted: June 17, 2025
Part-Time
Location: Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759, USA
Job Details

Description

$250.00 Sign On Bonus
A Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides diverse, holistic support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) that have chosen New Hope Community for residential and programmatic supports. As a per-diem DSP you will enjoy flexible hours that work around your schedule.
As a DSP, you will be supporting people throughout their daily life. This may include: personal hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, medical appointments, medication administration, and involvement in social and community based activities. Days can be challenging and busy but also be filled with laughter, learning, and special moments!
A DSP needs to have a positive attitude, have patience, work well with others, and treat others with kindness and respect. A DSP needs to be compassionate and truly care about helping others to have their best life possible. Bottom line, we are looking for people that connect with the incredible value of being a DSP and the difference that role can make for so many.
A DSP must have a High School Diploma, GED or Equivalency, a clean/valid NYS Driver's License and the ability to lift/push/pull 50lbs. No experience is required as we provide excellent, ongoing staff training and development experiences for all our staff to ensure you have the knowledge and skillset necessary to do your job well!
New Hope Community is a dynamic organization providing the highest quality of programs and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With a reputation as one of the region's best employers, New Hope promotes from within and thrives on a diverse workforce dedicated to improving the lives of the people it serves.
As a premier employer in Sullivan County, employing approximately 650 staff members. Our staff members enjoy a large variety of benefits including: Excellent Hourly Wages, Bonuses, In-Depth Training, Advancement Opportunities, and Health and Fitness Classes. Additionally, New Hope provides Identity Fraud Protection, Term Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and so much more!
The hourly rate for this position is $16.00 - 18.50.
Start your career with New Hope Community, Work where it matters!
Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

NYS Driver's License
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