Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Company: Opengate, Inc.
Location: Yorktown Heights
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Overview: Opengate is
an innovative forward-thinking non-profit organization looking to
provide extraordinary individuals support with the highest possible
quality of life. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Direct
Support Professionals (DSP), who will play a critical role in
making a positive impact on the lives of the people we serve. Being
a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is not just a job – it's a
chance to be a positive force in someone's life journey. Locations:
Somers, NY, Mohegan Lake, NY, Pleasantville, NY, Yorktown Heights,
NY, Hawthorne, NY. Qualifications: Previous experience working with
I/DD population is preferred but not required. High School Diploma
or GED. Valid Driver's License in the Tri-State Area - New York,
New Jersey, Connecticut. Proficient in basic computer skills.
Essential Job Functions: Provide direct care and support to the
people we serve with intellectual and developmental disabilities,
including personal hygiene, feeding, and healthcare tasks. Advocate
for individuals by ensuring access to appropriate services and
participating in treatment planning. Develop a working knowledge of
behavior management strategies and follow crisis intervention
protocols (SCIP), including physical interventions if necessary.
Assist with daily living activities, household tasks, and
recreational programs to support independence and skill
development. Will dispense medications under the guidance of a
Registered Nurse and complete daily documentation of habilitation
services, active treatment, BIR, MIR, and medical charts as
required Why Work with Us? PAID training to help you succeed and
grow in your role. Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental
Insurance. Eligible to enroll in 401k after six months of
employment Employer-paid vision and dental premiums to keep you
covered. Tuition reimbursement for your personal and professional
development Generous paid time-off to maintain your work-life
balance A supportive, dynamic team environment where your
contributions are valued and celebrated $19.25 - $20.25 hourly.
Compensation will be commensurate with job qualifications and work
experience. Opengate is committed to equal employment opportunity.
We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for
employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not
limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental
disability, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status,
domestic or civil union partnership status, affectional or sexual
orientation, gender identity, genetic information, transgender
status, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status,
education, domestic violence victim status, or any other
characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. The
Company promotes inclusion and acceptance of all protected classes.
In order to promote and maintain a community culture, employees
hired to work at Opengate must legally reside and perform their
work in the state of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or
Pennsylvania.
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