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Meaningful Employment, Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits

A career at Unity House is empowering - for the people we support and for our employees.

We offer flexible schedules. Work as much or as little as you want. 

Unity House seeks caring people to help us support adults with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, and/or chemical dependencies. Unity House provides competitive pay and one of the area's most comprehensive benefits packages to make sure our employees have what they need to deliver on our mission.

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Higher pay, bigger impact!

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Base Pay as of 2026:

  • Residential: $19.00/hr (Residence Counselors)
    • +$0.50/hr for weekend shifts
  • Day Services: $18.00/hr (Community Integration Specialists)

Add-ons (Stackable)

Plus, earn hourly bonuses for any combination of the following:

NADSP Certifications - add up to $1.00/hr

The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) is committed to supporting your career as a Direct Support Professional. NADSP certification elevates your role, strengthens your professional recognition, and promotes growth through higher standards and ongoing development. As you advance through the certification levels, you’ll receive hourly bonuses that reflect your commitment and progress.

  • DSP-I: You receive an additional $0.25 per hour

  • DSP-II: You receive an additional $0.50 per hour

  • DSP-III: You receive an additional $1.00 per hour

Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) - add $1.00/hr

As a Direct Support Professional at Unity House, you are eligible to attend the OPWDD-approved medication administration course (AMAP) once you:

  • Successfully complete New Employee Week training

  • Obtain certification in CPR and First Aid

  • Reach your 90-day mark of employment

Upon completion of AMAP training, you’ll earn an additional $1.00 per hour.

College Education - add up to $1.50/hr

  • If you have an Associate’s Degree, you receive an additional $0.75 per hour.

OR

  • If you have a Bachelor’s Degree, you receive an additional $1.50 per hour.

 
NYSDOH Licenses - add $1.00/hr

If you hold a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) or HHA (Home Health Aide) license recognized by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), you will earn an additional $1.00 per hour.