Direct Support Professional – Residential Aide

ACHIEVE; City of Oneida (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO up to 33 days first year

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

ACHIEVE in Owego, NY is seeking a Direct Support Professional – Residential for full-time, with shifts including evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays as needed. Wage: $20.00–$21.75/hour. Location: Owego, NY 13827.

Benefits include up to 33 days of PTO the first year and medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more. You will provide direct care, supervision, and support to individuals in a residential setting, helping residents gain independence in daily living activities while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in human services or with individuals with functional differences preferred.
• Valid NY State driver’s license.
• 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.
• Administer medications and complete required documentation.
• 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.
• Maintain compliance with OPWDD regulations, including Part 633 and Part 624.

Skills

ADL assistance

Medication administration

Transport to appointments

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Schedule: Full-time; all shifts available (including evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays as needed)

Wage: $20.00 – $21.75/hour

Location: Owego, NY 13827

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