DSP OPWDD – Housing Services

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Family Residences and Essential Enterprises is hiring a full-time DSP OPWDD - Housing Services professional in Commack, Suffolk County, to make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of the individuals we serve.

About the Role

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) within our OPWDD Housing Services in Commack, Suffolk County, you will partner directly with the people we support to help them reach their personal goals. This hands-on, on-site position centers on encouraging independence, dignity, and wellbeing while ensuring a safe and supportive living environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the individuals we support to help them pursue and accomplish their personal outcomes.
• Guide and assist in building everyday living skills that promote greater independence.
• Support the development of vocational abilities and informed, self-directed decision-making.
• Promote and safeguard the overall health, safety, and wellness of each person served.
• Provide consistent, respectful, and person-centered care within a residential housing setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively — speaking, reading, and writing in English.
• A genuine commitment to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Patience, dependability, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work on-site in Commack, Suffolk County (this is not a remote position).

About Family Residences and Essential Enterprises

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises is dedicated to empowering the people it supports to lead fulfilling, self-directed lives. Through OPWDD Housing Services and a range of person-centered programs, the organization helps individuals across Suffolk County build skills, independence, and a strong foundation for health and safety.

How to Apply

Ready to begin a rewarding career as a DSP with Family Residences and Essential Enterprises in Commack, Suffolk County? View the full listing and apply via Adzuna.