Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country seeks individuals with professionalism and heart to fulfill the Direct Support Professional (DSP) roles in our Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs). The IRA is a group home to 3 – 5 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The DSP works within the residence to provide individualized personal care, mentorship, support, and a sense of stability and security to the individuals who call the residence home.

The services the DSP provides to each individual within the residence are tailored to the need of that person with the end goal of enhancing their quality of life. Services may include assisting with personal care, assisting with daily living skills, transporting individuals to appointments or accompanying them to participate in community activities, dispensing medication (after additional training and certification), ensuring safety, providing a friendly ear and emotional support, assisting with residence cleaning and upkeep, and completing the required documentation, to name a few.

CPANC operates several IRAs in St. Lawrence County, with locations in:

• Massena
• Norwood
• Canton
• Colton
• Potsdam
• Edwardsville

Our IRAs are staffed 24 hours per day, seven days per week. We are currently seeking full-time, part-time, and per diem staff for our Colton location.

The successful candidate will be empathetic and hardworking. They will serve as a role model of positive and productive behaviors and will deal with residents, families, coworkers, and supervisors respectfully and honestly. They will follow policies and protocols, participate in required training, and demonstrate flexibility in scheduling. They will also have sharp attention to detail and will protect residents' privacy and confidentiality at all times. A high school diploma is preferred but may be overlooked for a candidate who meets the other listed requirements. A New York State Driver’s License with two years of driving experience and reliable transportation is also preferred, and an acceptable motor vehicle abstract is required for anyone who will be driving.

Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country offers excellent, affordable benefits options to eligible employees. Options include medical, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Term Life/AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, and 401(k), as well as other elective programs. We also offer generous time off, including vacation, personal, and sick time, as well as paid holidays.