Direct Support Professional - Chittenango

Accesscny; Village of Sylvan Beach (NY); On-site; USD 28,240 - 32,304; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K match

PTO

11 paid holidays

Job summary

A community service provider in New York seeks a full-time Direct Support Professional to assist participants with daily living activities and ensure their health and safety. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, along with experience in a residential setting preferred. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and the ability to lift 75 pounds. Benefits include competitive pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) match upon hire and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• One year experience working with people with disabilities in a certified residential setting preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and necessary transportation.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support participants with activities of daily living (ADL).
• Monitor health and safety, while building advocacy and decision making.
• Encourage participant engagement in social networks and communities.

Skills

Support for activities of daily living (ADL)

Monitoring health and safety

Advocacy and decision making

Community engagement

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

AccessCNY offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision and dental insurance and a 401K match, plus perks like a health care liaison!

AccessCNY believes that our community is strongest when everyone’s voice is heard and valued. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and highly encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
If you require a disability accommodation during the application and/or hiring process, please reach out to Human Resources via:

• Phone- Call 315-455-7591 & ask to be directed to Human Resources

Direct Support Professional - Chittenango

Direct Support Professional, Residential - Chittenango also hiring in Fayetteville

Reports to: Individual Residential Alternative (IRA) Program Manager

Schedule: Full Time Schedules Available

Pay: $20.50-$23.45 per hour

The people we care for come from all walks of life, and so do we. We strive to diversify our workforce, not because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our agency stronger!

About Us

With a history stretching back more than 70 years, AccessCNY is continually growing and expanding our reach. Offering person-centered services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential as part of our community. Our focus is supporting individuals by ways of residential housing, mental health and clinical services, and immersing our participants in community engagement. Working closely with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and the Office of Mental Health, we support 27 housing locations and 3 administrative buildings.

About the Role:

We are looking for a proactive employee to assist participants with their personal needs and Activities of Daily Living (ADL); monitoring their health and safety; helping them to increase self-advocacy, decision making, and community connections.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting participants with activities of daily living (ADL)
• Monitoring health and safety, building advocacy, decision making, and community connections
• Encouraging participant engagement in social networks and communities

Education/Experience:

High school diploma/GED preferred. One year experience working with people with disabilities in a certified residential setting preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

Must possess a valid driver’s license and transportation necessary to meet program needs. Must be able to lift 75 pounds.

Did you know? AccessCNY offers great health, dental and vision insurance? Additionally we provide a 401(k) match upon hire, PTO, and 11 paid holidays.

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