Direct Support Professional Residential

Achieve; Alabama; On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $1,000

Job summary

Achieve is seeking a Direct Support Professional - Residential in Madison, NY. This full-time role includes day, evening, and weekend shifts with a pay of $20.00 per hour and a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000.

You will provide compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting, helping them build daily living and social skills, pursue personal goals, and increase independence within the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid NYS driver’s license and 12 months driving history are required.
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized care and services per Life Plan, IPOP Assessment, Care Plans, behavior plans, and other supports.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living, personal care, meals, and household tasks to promote independence.
• Model appropriate social skills and help individuals develop natural supports and participate in homes and communities.
• Promote healthy lifestyles by assisting with medical and therapy appointments, medications as prescribed, and basic first aid.
• Complete accurate service documentation and maintain confidentiality per regulatory requirements.
• Safely transport individuals to appointments and activities, coordinating with colleagues.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Direct Support Professional Residential

Schedule: Full time, Day Shifts, Evening Shifts, and Weekend Shifts Available

Pay: $20.00

Location: Madison, NY

*Sign On Bonus-up to $1,000*

The Direct Support Professional - Residential provides compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. In this rewarding role, you will help individuals build daily living and social skills, pursue personal goals, maintain healthy lifestyles, and increase their independence and participation in the community. The DSP works as part of a collaborative team to provide safe, respectful, and individualized support based on each person’s needs and care plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver individualized care and services in accordance with each person’s Life Plan, IPOP Assessment, Care Plans, behavior plans, and other established supports
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including personal care, meal preparation, feeding, cooking, cleaning, and household responsibilities, while encouraging skill development and independence
• Model appropriate social skills, encourage positive relationships, and help individuals develop natural supports and participate meaningfully in their homes and communities
• Promote healthy lifestyles by assisting with medical and therapy appointments, administering medications as prescribed and permitted, maintaining required medical information, and providing First Aid, CPR, and other trained interventions when needed
• Complete clear, timely, and accurate service documentation, reports, medical records, and other required records while maintaining confidentiality and following agency, program, and regulatory requirements
• Safely transport individuals to appointments, activities, and other destinations as needed, while working professionally and collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent, high-quality support

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid NYS driver's license and 12 months driving history
• Six months to one-year related experience and or training preferred