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Rising Ground, Inc.

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Yonkers, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to empower independent living and community engagement. Responsibilities include hands-on care focused on health, wellness, safety, and the development of daily living skills.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or GED and a strong communication skillset. A valid driver's license is strongly preferred. Experience supporting individuals with disabilities or I/DD is a plus, and you should possess technology skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Driver's License

Job Description


Join the Rising Ground IDD Program Hiring Event on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, and explore rewarding career opportunities supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.

Location: 600 Depeyster Street, Yonkers, NY 10471
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Interviews will be conducted onsite
Same-day employment offers may be extended
Full-time, part-time, overnight, and per diem opportunities available
Overtime opportunities available

Registration Required
To register, please upload your resume.

Now Hiring for the Following Positions:

Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Starting Pay: $19.00 – $20.44 per hour

DSPs provide compassionate, person-centered support that empowers individuals to live independently, build daily living skills, and actively engage in their communities. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while building a rewarding career.

Qualifications:
 • High School Diploma or GED required
 • Valid Driver’s License strongly preferred
 • Strong communication and technology skills
 • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
 • Experience supporting individuals with disabilities is a plus

Medical Support Professional (MSP)
Starting Pay: $20.04 – $21.48 per hour

MSPs provide hands-on support focused on health, wellness, safety, and daily care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Ideal candidates are compassionate, dependable, and committed to helping others thrive.

Qualifications:
 • High School Diploma or GED required
 • Previous experience supporting individuals with I/DD preferred
 • Valid Driver’s License strongly preferred
 • Commitment to professional growth and teamwork

Available Shifts:
 • 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
 • 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
 • 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
 • Split shifts and flexible per diem schedules available

Come meet our team, learn about our mission, and take the next step toward a career that changes lives.

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Rising Ground, Inc.

Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity. With an annual budget of $203 million and 101 programs at 138 sites throughout the New York City and lower Westchester area, we deliver dedicated support to promote safe environments for children and help families thrive through our family stabilization, family foster care and adoption programs; innovative special educational programs that advance learning from early childhood through high school; result-focused programs that help court-involved youth change the trajectory of their lives; caring services that promote independence for children and adults with developmental disabilities; and pro-active community health initiatives that foster well-being. Across programs, we continually engage new, innovative techniques and implement evidence-based models to increase our impact and promote better outcomes.
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