Direct Support Professional - Pleasant Ridge Poughquag
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Greystone Programs
NY
Summary
Direct Support Professionals assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in building independence and achieving personal goals. They manage daily routines, healthcare needs, and facilitate participation in community and social activities.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: PLEASANT RIDGE IRA - POUGHQUAG, NY, Salary Range: $20.00 - $21.50Hourly, 💙 Turn Compassion Into a Career – Join Our Team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)!
Looking for a job where every day matters?
At Greystone Programs, our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) do more than work—they build relationships, create opportunities, and help people live their best lives.
Whether you're starting your career, exploring a new path, in college, retired, or simply looking for meaningful work, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
🌟 What You'll Do
As a DSP, you'll help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities:
✅ Build independence and life skills
✅ Achieve personal goals and celebrate successes
✅ Participate in community activities and social events
✅ Manage healthcare needs and daily routines
✅ Explore hobbies, interests, and recreational opportunities
✅ Live meaningful, fulfilling lives on their own terms
No two days are the same—and that's what makes this role so rewarding!
🚀 Why Become a DSP?
No Experience? No Problem!
We provide the training. We're looking for caring, dependable people with a desire to help others thrive.
Build a Career You Can Be Proud Of
Many DSPs go on to careers as:
LPNs & RNs
Behavior Technicians
Recreation Specialists
Social Workers
Occupational & Physical Therapists
ABA Specialists
Program Managers
Psychologists
Share What You Love
Love music? Sports? Arts and crafts? Technology? Fitness? Bring your interests to work and enjoy them alongside the people you support.
Grow Quickly
📈 Career Ladder opportunities with advancement and higher pay
💰 First pay increase after just 3 months
📚 Specialized training in:
Behavior Technician
Medication Administration
Additional pay increases available for certifications.
Flexible Scheduling
We work with:
College students
Parents
Career changers
Retirees
Anyone looking for meaningful work close to home
Competitive Pay $20.00 - $21.50
✅ Higher-than-average wages for the field
✅ Premium pay for weekend shifts
🎉 Full-Time Benefits
When you join our team full-time, you'll enjoy:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick & Personal Time
Free Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Supplemental Insurance Options
Free Financial Planning Assistance
Employee Referral Bonuses
Employee Recognition Programs & Service Awards
Discounts on Auto & Homeowners Insurance
Discounted Fuel Oil & Propane Programs
Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit or Pay Card
💵 Retention Bonus
$500 Bonus after 6 months of successful employment
❤️ Your Community Needs You
The people we support aren't looking for superheroes—they're looking for caring people who will encourage them, cheer them on, and help them achieve their goals.
If you're ready for a career that's rewarding, flexible, and filled with purpose, apply today and start making a difference—one day, one smile, and one success story at a time. 💙
Qualifications: .
Greystone Programs provides exceptional services and life-enriching opportunities for children, adults, and families living with Autism and other developmental disabilities. As a recognized human services provider, we offer certified residential programs and community-based / non-residential programs that include habilitation services in a five-county region of the Hudson Valley, New York. Greystone prides itself on nurturing relationships that go beyond the commonplace. We work side-by-side with program participants-as-colleagues in celebration of the wonderful diversity of the human spirit. Through New York State OPWDD certified residential programs Greystone operates 14 group homes in three counties: Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster. We are dedicated to an “aging-in-place” approach for all who reside at Greystone. Our community based services encompass a variety of habilitation programs. We offer Community Habilitation, and Day Habilitation; as well as In-Home Behavior Therapy; Children’s Waiver Services and Family Education and Training. Additionally, we host social skills development groups, recreation programs, weekend respite, and after school and school break programs.
Founded
1979
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Hopewell Junction, NY
Greystone Programs provides exceptional services and life-enriching opportunities for children, adults, and families living with Autism and other developmental disabilities. As a recognized human services provider, we offer certified residential programs and community-based / non-residential programs that include habilitation services in a five-county region of the Hudson Valley, New York. Greystone prides itself on nurturing relationships that go beyond the commonplace. We work side-by-side with program participants-as-colleagues in celebration of the wonderful diversity of the human spirit. Through New York State OPWDD certified residential programs Greystone operates 14 group homes in three counties: Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster. We are dedicated to an “aging-in-place” approach for all who reside at Greystone. Our community based services encompass a variety of habilitation programs. We offer Community Habilitation, and Day Habilitation; as well as In-Home Behavior Therapy; Children’s Waiver Services and Family Education and Training. Additionally, we host social skills development groups, recreation programs, weekend respite, and after school and school break programs.
Founded
1979
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Hopewell Junction, NY
