Direct Support Professional - Community Impact & Benefits

Racker; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Continuing education funding

Retirement match

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

20% childcare discount

Job summary

Racker in Ithaca, NY is seeking Direct Support Professionals to work with individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. You will support daily living activities, household tasks, and community engagement, under supervision of the Residential Leadership team.

Starting rate is $20/hour with potential weekend, med cert, and overnight differentials. Those working fewer than 10 hours/week earn $19/hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, strong written and oral communications skills, and a commitment to furthering human interdependence.

Responsibilities

• Assist, guide, and support individuals in day-to-day activities
• Household maintenance and cleaning as assigned
• Support individuals in developing relationships, establishing ties with their community, and working towards their goals and dreams
• Accompany individuals to activities within their community
• Implement Staff Action Plans (SAP's) and document daily, Support Plans, and Plans of Protective Oversight
• Administer medications and assist medical staff as needed
• Cleaning and maintenance duties as assigned
• Support and participate in an interdisciplinary team approach
• Use problem-solving techniques to resolve differences and come to conclusions with team
• Complete required trainings
• Complete necessary documentation as required
• Complete Event to Consider, Fall Bruise and Injury forms, and Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence forms
• Uphold standards of professionalism with regard to behavior and dress
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Interdependence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Racker in Ithaca, NY is seeking Direct Support Professionals to work with individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. You will support daily living activities, household tasks, and community engagement, under supervision of the Residential Leadership team.

Starting rate is $20/hour with potential weekend, med cert, and overnight differentials. Those working fewer than 10 hours/week earn $19/hour.