Direct Support Professional - Dryden, NY

Racker; Town of Dryden (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Education funding

Retirement match

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Childcare discount

Job summary

Racker in Dryden, NY is seeking Direct Support Professionals to work with residents in a residential program, helping with daily living tasks and community integration. You’ll join a supportive team and contribute to person-centered care in a group home setting.

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong teamwork and written/oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cooking, cleaning, shopping, meal preparation, laundry, and light housework.
• Assist residents with personal care as needed (eating, transfers, bathing).

Skills

Teamwork

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Starting rate now $20 per hour!

In addition, we offer Shift Differentials for Weekend, Med Cert, and Overnight Shifts!

Racker is looking for motivated Direct Support Professionals to work in close collaboration with the Residential Leadership team!

Overview

Our competitive benefits include a continuum of health care options for families and individuals, funding and time for continuing education, retirement investment with employer match, paid vacation for school holidays and breaks, paid sick time, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children/grandchildren of full time staff.

Join our Residential Program to support individuals with developmental disabilities with their daily living activities, creating opportunities to be full and engaged members of their communities. Our Direct Support Professional staff work as part of a team in a group home setting, supporting residents with household tasks such as meal planning and preparation, laundry and light housework, as well as assisting with personal care as required. In terms of work locations listed above, you will have the option of expressing your preferred locations at time of interview.

• Rate effective July 1, 2026. Those working fewer than 10 scheduled hours per week will earn $19.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day responsibilities may include cooking, cleaning, shopping, meal preparation, laundry, etc. Will also assist individuals living in the residence with eating, getting in and out of wheelchair, bathing, etc. as needed.

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.