Direct Support Professional – Residential

Achieve; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ACHIEVE is hiring a Direct Support Professional for a residential setting in Madison, NY. This full-time role offers diverse shifts, including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays, with a wage of $22.00-23.00/hr and comprehensive benefits.

You will support residents with daily living activities, medications, transportation, and community integration while maintaining safety, independence, and quality of life, in compliance with OPWDD regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience 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.

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.

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: $22.00-23.00/hr
Location: Madison, NY 13402

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