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Opengate Inc. is a mission-driven nonprofit organization seeking compassionate, dedicated individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Hawthorne, New York and Employment Specialists in Carmel, New York.

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)

Pay: $19.25 - $20.25 (compensation commensurate with job qualifications and experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Per-diem
Shifts: Days, Evenings, Overnights
Location: Somers, New York 

Qualifications for Direct Support Professionals:

Required: High School Diploma or GED, Valid Driver's License in good standing, proficiency in basic computer skills.

Preferred: Previous experience working with the I/DD population, SCIP-R Certified, AMAP Certified, First Aid/CPR Certified

Employment Specialist

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 (compensation commensurate with job qualifications and experience)
Job Type: Full-time, 
Shift: Day Shift
Location: Carmel, New York

Qualifications for Employment Specialists

Required: High School Diploma or GED, Valid Driver's License in good standing, proficiency in basic computer skills.

Preferred: Previous experience working with the I/DD population - Minimum of six months related work experience and/or training in working with special populations

Benefits for Direct Support Professionals 

Paid training

Medical, Vision and Dental

Employer paid Vision and Dental premiums
401k with employer match

Commuter Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Bonus

How to Apply & Hiring Timeline
1) Apply to this job posting

2) Once applied, Opengate Inc. will contact you within 24 to 48 hours to schedule your virtual interview

Opengate is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, domestic or civil union partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, transgender status, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, education, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. The Company promotes inclusion and acceptance of all protected classes.  

In order to promote and maintain a community culture, employees hired to work at Opengate must legally reside and perform their work in the state of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania.