Direct Support Professional
Quick answer
Job Path is hiring entry-level Direct Support Professionals to support individuals with developmental disabilities in New York City, offering competitive hourly pay and various benefits.
- Role
- Direct Support Professional
- Organization
- Job Path
- Location
- Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx, New York, NY
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $19.69 per hour
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
Job Path is seeking energetic, responsible, and creative Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals with developmental disabilities in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx, focusing on community integration and personal development.
What you'll do
- Provide individualized supports to connect people to their communities
- Develop connections to community organizations
- Support individuals in social situations
- Ensure clear and honest communication with supervisors
- Complete case notes and timesheets
- Provide physical supports if necessary
What it takes
- High school diploma or GED
- Written and spoken English
- Basic computer skills
- People-oriented work
- Sensitivity to the needs and preferences of people with disabilities
- Open to providing physical supports if necessary
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Work/Life Assistance Program (EAP), ability to contribute to pre-tax commuter and medical FSA plans, 403b retirement plan with employer match after two years of employment, health, dental, and enhanced short term disability insurance available to employees who average 28 hours of work per week after a six-month measurement period
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx, New York, NY
Is the job remote?
No, it is in-person with flexible scheduling
What is the compensation?
$19.69 per hour
What are the key qualifications?
High school diploma or GED, written and spoken English, basic computer skills, people-oriented work, sensitivity to the needs and preferences of people with disabilities, open to providing physical supports if necessary
How do I apply?
Submit your resume and thoughtful questionnaire responses via the organization's jobs board, or send via fax or mail to the provided address. Only applicants meeting the requirements will be contacted for an interview.
How to apply
Apply directly on Job Path's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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