DSP Residential Services - Penfield & Fairport Locations

$1500 Sign-On Bonus for FT positions

$750 Sign-On Bonus for PT positions 

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at The Arc of Monroe, you’ll be at the frontline of supporting people with developmental disabilities, empowering them to lead fulfilling and independent lives.

If you have a caring, nurturing personality, have a driver’s license, and are searching for an opportunity that will give you purpose and fulfillment, this job might just be perfect for you! Our DSPs include young people who have recently graduated from high school as well as recent retirees and so many people in between!

Our Direct Support Professional positions in Fairport, New York and Penfield, New York offer a meaningful opportunity to work within your community. DSPs provide hands-on support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, assisting with daily activities, personal care, and community involvement. What does that mean? It means you’ll help adults with some of their most critical needs including:

• Personal Care: Helping people with hygiene, bathing, dressing, grooming, and using the toilet.

• Meal Preparation and Assistance: cooking, serving meals, and supporting people with eating, if needed.

• Medication Administration: Assisting with prescribed medications under supervision.

• Household Management: Helping with cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe living environment.

• Transportation: Driving to appointments, activities, or community outings.

• Community Involvement: Supporting participation in events, recreational activities, or volunteer opportunities.

• Emotional Support: Providing companionship, building trust, and fostering positive relationships.

• Health Monitoring: Observing and reporting changes in physical or mental health to supervisors.

•Documentation: Recording daily activities, progress, and any incidents accurately.

One of the best parts of DSP work is the flexibility it offers, close to home! Whether you want to work full-time or part-time, during the day or overnight, chances are, we can create a schedule that works for you.

• Non-Driver Rate of Pay: 19.75/hour

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma/G.E.D. preferred. Prior experience helpful, but not required.

Licensure/Certification

• Valid NYS driver’s license
• Must maintain current required certifications as designated by the agency including but not limited to: AMAP, SCIP-R, First Aid/CPR