Employment opportunities offered by the Research Foundation for SUNY are separate
and distinct from SUNY and State University of New York employment.
Employment opportunities offered by the Research Foundation for SUNY are separate
and distinct from SUNY and State University of New York employment. As a result, position
terms and conditions, compensation and benefits offered by the Research Foundation
are different from state employment. Contact the Research Foundation Human Resources
office at SUNY Plattsburgh with questions concerning employment and benefits offered.
Under the general supervision of clinical or higher-level staff, the Direct Support
Professional provides support to adults with developmental disabilities and/or memory
or other functionally impaired elderly, with a primary focus on person centered supports
and services. These include but are not limited to, assisting with personal care,
planning/facilitating group activities, and transportation. The applicant’s experience
with the administration of individual plans of care and a strong emphasis on ensuring
personal choice, fostering independence, and safeguarding protective oversight to
individuals with cognitive, physical, and/or developmental disabilities will qualify
the selected applicant for the position.
Primary Tasks
Will maintain a valid driver’s license and provide transportation to and from the
Center via agency vehicle.
Will provide participants with supervision throughout the day and ensure that each
individual’s safety is kept by reading and understanding all safeguards outlined in
each participants program binder.
Work to ensure that each individual’s preferences and interests are being supported
on a daily basis through activities and socialization.
Plan, participate in, and lead daily group activities including, but not limited to,
exercise groups, cognitive groups, arts and crafts activities, and community activities.
Will ensure that each individual’s Habilitation plan is followed as written and be
responsible for thorough and contemporaneous documentation for each service.
Preform personal care duties with individuals whenever necessary and based upon individual’s
needs. Personal care includes but is not limited to personal cleanliness, oral hygiene,
dressing, toileting, and changing of soiled clothes.
Will assist in daily meal prepping which includes modifying participant’s food as
required by their safeguards.
Will address behavior difficulties of participants in an appropriate manner and report
such behaviors to a supervisor as needed.
Must maintain professional and positive relationships with the caregivers of those
supported.
Must assist in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of the Center through
basic cleaning and disinfecting procedures.
Will serves as a professional role model to the participants, other staff, and student
interns/workers who may rotate throughout the Center.
Must maintain confidentiality at all times.
Develop and maintain positive relationships between individuals and community members
(throughout the college building and beyond).
Will work in a cooperative manner with coworkers to maintain a therapeutic atmosphere
to assist with learning and skill acquisition and to serve as a positive role model
to those supported.
Will attend all training as requested or required by regulation and/or policy as well
as additional assigned training requirements.
Any other duties that may be assigned by the Day Program’s Manager or Director of
Day Programs.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required. Prior experience working with adults with
developmental disabilities is preferred. Completion of personal care aide training,
home health aide training program, or nurse aide training program approved by the
NYS Department of Health; or adult day care worker training program completed in conjunction
with the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities is required. A driver
license is required and Criminal History Record Check will be performed. Applicants
must be able to become certified in CPR and be able to maintain the certification
throughout their employment via in-person training. Applicants must also submit to
the PPD skin test (Tuberculosis Test) or show proof of having a negative test result
within the last year. This test must be repeated every 2 years while employed.
Salary Range
$33,150 to $37,050 ($17.00 – $19.00 hourly) with an EXCELLENT fringe benefits package
to be included. Paid holidays off. Monday –Friday schedule.
Closing Date
To ensure full review and consideration, please submit a letter of interest, a resume,
and contact information for three professional references by May 14, 2025 to:
Research Foundation for SUNY Box RF 2025-1 260 Beaumont Hall 101 Broad Street Plattsburgh, New York 12901
If an applicant cannot complete the application process to respond to a notice of
job vacancy due to a disability or other concern, please contact the Research Foundation
Human Resources Office at SUNY Plattsburgh: 518-564-2132.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY
will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color,
creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions),
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national
origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record,
genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving
public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently
separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran,
or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against applicants
because they have inquired about, or discussed their own pay or the pay of another
employee of applicant.
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality
of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University
of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system,
and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University
of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives
no directly appropriated state funding.