Direct support professionals (DSPs) are people who work directly with people with physical disabilities and/or intellectual disabilities with the aim of assisting the individual to become integrated into his/her community or the least restrictive environment. A direct support professional is a person who assists an individual with a disability to lead a self-directed life and contribute to the community, assists with activities of daily living if needed, and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion. A DSP may provide supports to a person with a disability at home, work, school, church, and other community places. A DSP also acts as an advocate for the individual with a disability by communicating their needs, self-expression and goals.
Click on links below to see Member Agencies with available job postings:
Arc of Livingston-Wyoming
ARC of Orleans
Aspire of Western New York
Autism Services
Baker Victory Services
Cantalician Center for Learning
Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled
Empower (formerly Niagara Cerebral Palsy)
Heritage Centers
Heritage Christian Services
Hillside Children’s Center
Learning Disabilities Association of Western New York
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara
Parent Network
Pathways, Inc.
People Inc.
The Rehabilitation Center
The Resource Center
Suburban Adult Services, Inc.
The Summit Center