Direct Support Professional - Day Services

The Arc Madison Cortland; City of Oneida (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus up to $1000

Job summary

The Arc Madison Cortland is seeking a Direct Support Professional for Day Services in Madison County. This full-time role operates Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 3:30pm, with a pay rate of $20.00 per hour.

Located at ACHIEVE North, this position focuses on helping individuals with developmental disabilities gain independence and meaningful community engagement. Responsibilities include personal care, skills development, documentation, and safe transport.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• NYS Driver's License with acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized care and daily living support based on Life Plan, IPOP or ISP.
• Help individuals pursue personal goals and participate in meaningful activities.
• Ensure health and safety through trained supports such as First Aid, CPR, medications, and SCIP-R interventions.
• Transport individuals to programs, activities, and community locations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and confidentiality per agency policies.

Skills

First Aid

CPR

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's preferred

Job description

Description

Direct Support Professional Day Services

Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm

Pay: $20.00

Location: ACHIEVE North, Madison County

SIGN ON BONUS-UP TO $1000

The Direct Support Professional assists individuals with developmental disabilities with skill acquisition, retention, or improvement in self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills. You will provide support and services to individuals to attain independence, productivity, and integration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide individualized care and daily living support based on each person’s Life Plan, IPOP, or ISP while promoting independence
• Build life, social, and community skills by helping individuals pursue personal goals, participate in meaningful activities, and develop natural supports
• Ensure health and safety by providing trained supports such as First Aid, CPR, medication administration, and SCIP-R interventions
• Transport individuals safely to programs, activities, and community locations
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance by completing service notes and reports, protecting confidentiality, and following agency policies and program standards

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required, Associate's or Bachelor's preferred
• Valid NYS Driver's License with a driving record that is in accordance with the requirements of our Liability/Automotive Insurance carrier.