Direct Support Professional - DSP

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

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! 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.

• 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 assisted with personal care as required.

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

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.


• Candidates must meet approved driver criteria in accordance with organizational policy.


• In order to be an approved driver at Racker, you must currently have a valid drivers license for at least 1 year with a clean record OR a valid drivers license for 3 years and no more than 4 points on your license.

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