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Direct Support Professional Community

Upstate Cerebral Palsy
Utica, NY Part Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2026 CLOSED ON 2/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional Community position at Upstate Cerebral Palsy?

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) Community is responsible to implement the Individualized Habilitation Plan, attend to personal care needs, oversee the health, safety and well-being of the people we support, participate in Agency activities, transport and accompany people we support on activities in the community, assist in daily housekeeping and other related duties and maintain documentation.

Join the Upstate Caring Partners Team as a Community Direct Support Professional!

Upstate Caring Partners is looking for energetic and motivated staff to work with individuals with disabilities to help them achieve their goals!

  • The DSP provides care, support, and assists people we support with activities of daily living in the community.
  • Transport and accompany the people we support for appointments, community activities and serve as their advocate.
  • Full-time or Part-Time opportunities!
  • No Mandation!
  • Valid NYS Driver’s License required.
  • No previous experience needed - we provide paid training!

Benefits

Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.

  • Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
  • Direct Deposit
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Retirement Plan 403(b)
  • Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Service Awards
  • Employee Appreciation Events
  • Employee Discounts

Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career.

Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting.

upstatecpjobs.org

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