Join our team!
We’re hiring! If you enjoy working with people and have compassion for others, look no further. At Opengate, you can start as a direct support professional (DSP) and reach new career heights. We offer free training, many certification programs (CPR, First Aid, and AMAP), and a fabulous benefits package. Medical and Dental benefits start on your first day of work, and Dental and Vision benefits are free to full-time employees.
To learn how Opengate can support your career path — or how you can earn some extra money part-time — get in touch with Megan DeLeon, our HR superstar! Megan is happy to discuss employment options that fit your schedule and help you achieve your goals.
Email or call Megan at 914-277-5350 x1105 to learn more about opportunities at Opengate!
Who we are
Opengate offers community-based residential, day habilitation, and home-based services. We provide caring, dedicated, 24/7 support even to those turned away from other agencies—because we believe everyone has the right to a life filled with dignity, respect, and comfort. Based on the dedication, skills, and long tenure of our staff—from direct support professionals to our CEO—we are able to make a difference for the people we support.
Who you are
You want to do rewarding work that matters. You’re empathetic and caring. From our incredible direct support professionals (DSP) to our leadership team, we share the same core belief: It’s about the people we support.
Get In Touch
Learn more about careers at Opengate! Email or call Megan DeLeon, Opengate’s HR Recruiter, at 914-277-5350 x1105.
Our team says it best.
“I look forward to coming to work in the morning. To me, it’s about the people we support. It does something for me when at the end of the day somebody is happy—when I come in and someone is happy to see me and when I leave and they say, bye, see you tomorrow. They are special to me.”
Faith H., DSP
“I found my passion for service while working in a direct support capacity and that is still what drives me today. Being able to ensure the people we support lead fulfilling and meaningful lives and that they are happy is what’s important to me—sharing their lives and making sure they are in safe, comfortable environments.”
Terrance H., Senior Director of Program Services (served as a DSP)
“It’s a great humbling feeling. It feels good to make a difference, helping them improve their daily life skills.”
Nabeel K., DSP
“The people we support give us support too — they make me feel like I’m part of their life too. It's like a family.”
Baiyun L., DSP
Staff Spotlights
Monica Healey
Recognizing over 40 years of service, from recreation specialist to CCO
Monica started at Opengate in 1982 as a recreation specialist. After holding several positions here, she became the chief compliance officer and member of the leadership team in 2023. Monica’s years of experience with the people supported at Opengate, and the relationships she has built with their families and the Opengate team, help her succeed in this important role.
Faith Howell
Awarded Code of Conduct and Champion Award
Faith, an Opengate DSP, was honored with the 2022 Code of Conduct and Champion Award from the New York State Justice Center. She recognized that something was “off” with one of the people she supports, advocated for emergency care, and her quick response was potentially life-saving. All direct care employees sign the Code of Conduct, which promises to help those supported "live self-directed meaningful lives in their communities, free from abuse and neglect, and protected from harm." Faith was one of only six people granted this award in 2022.
The Benefits
Sure, you’d like to serve the greater good, but the practical side matters. We offer a supportive work environment where people get promoted from within. Schedules are flexible enough to fit in with school or family needs. And there’s more:
Competitive Pay
Sign-on Bonuses (DSP and LPN): FT- $2,000 | PT/Per Diem- $1,000
Employee Referral Bonuses (DSP): FT- $1,000 | PT/Per Diem- $500
401(K) with Matching Contribution
Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance) Effective on Date of Hire
Affordable Medical premium
Dental and Vision premiums paid 100% by Opengate
Life Insurance paid by Opengate
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, and Sick Days)
Leadership Development Program—created to drive growth from within our team
On-site Training
Free Elective, Self-paced, Online Training—through our learning management system, choose your areas of interest
Career Ladder
Education Discounts with Colleges
Employee Discounts on Travel, Entertainment, Wireless Service, and More
Leadership Development Program Spotlight
Based on our commitment to promoting from within and nurturing staff growth, we launched our Leadership Development Program. Now in its third year, this onsite, small-group training takes place over a period of nine months and has fueled many promotions. Topics include time management, leadership, delegating, communication, self-care, and more. The training is designed to identify rising stars and help bring team members to the next level in their careers.
Sample Career Ladder
Here’s one of the possible career paths at Opengate.
Apply today! View current listings, or get in touch directly.
Direct Support Professional
Lead Counselor
Opengate Leadership Development Program
Assistant House Manager
House Manager
No college degree required, $60,000-70,000 salary range with benefits
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