Direct Support Professional – Residential

Achieve; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Achieve in Cortland, NY is seeking a Direct Support Professional – Residential to provide direct care and support to residents in a residential setting. Full-time roles with varied shifts, including evenings and weekends.

You will assist residents with ADLs, teach independent living skills, manage medications per policy, and accompany residents to appointments, ensuring health, safety and wellbeing in a collaborative living environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in human services preferred.
• Valid NY State driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift and assist with up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, hygiene, and toileting.
• Support development of independent living skills such as cooking, housekeeping, laundry, and shopping.
• Support money management skills including budgeting and making appropriate purchases.
• Administer medications and complete required documentation in accordance with agency policy.
• Transport and accompany residents to medical appointments, recreational activities, and community outings.
• Assist with daily household operations and maintain a clean, organized living environment.
• Participate in assessments, service planning, and team meetings.
• Communicate resident health, safety, and behavioral concerns to supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with OPWDD regulations, including Part 633 and Part 624.
• Attend required training and meetings and stay up to date on communications.
• Maintain reliable attendance and support staffing needs as required.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience in human services

Physical ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Direct Support Professional – Residential Summary

Schedule: Full-time; all shifts available (including evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays as needed)
Wage: $20.00
Location: Cortland, NY 13405

Benefits

Up to 33 days of PTO the first year, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more

Why Join ACHIEVE

At ACHIEVE, you’ll do more than just a job, you’ll build a meaningful career while making a real impact on your community. Join a mission-driven team where you can support individuals in achieving independence, develop valuable skills, and grow in a

collaborative, supportive environment.

Direct Support Professional Key Responsibilities

The Direct Support Professional – Residential provides direct care, supervision, and support to individuals in a residential setting. This role focuses on helping residents develop independence in activities of daily living (ADLs) while ensuring their health, safety, and overall well-being. The position’s specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, hygiene, and toileting
• Support development of independent living skills such as cooking, housekeeping, laundry, and shopping
• Support money management skills including budgeting and making appropriate purchases
• Administer medications and complete required documentation in accordance with agency policy
• Transport and accompany residents to medical appointments, recreational activities, and community outings
• Assist with daily household operations and maintain a clean, organized living environment
• Participate in assessments, service planning, and team meetings
• Communicate resident health, safety, and behavioral concerns to supervisors
• Ensure compliance with OPWDD regulations, including Part 633 and Part 624
• Attend required training and meetings and stay up to date on communications
• Maintain reliable attendance and support staffing needs as required
• Perform any additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience working in human services or with individuals with functional differences preferred
• Valid NY State driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier
• Ability to lift and assist with up to 50 pounds, including transfers and physical support