Direct Support Professional, Residential (Chittenango NY)

AccessCNY, Inc.; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

AccessCNY, Inc. in Chittenango, NY seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist participants with daily living activities, monitor health and safety, and promote self-advocacy and community connections in a residential setting.

The position offers part-time, full-time and overnight schedules with competitive hourly pay between $21.03 and $24.06, plus benefits such as health insurance and paid holidays as described in the company's overview.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• One year experience working with people with disabilities in a certified residential setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supporting participants with activities of daily living (ADL)
• Encouraging skill building activities
• Monitoring health and safety, building advocacy, decision making, and community connections
• Encouraging participant engagement in social networks and communities

Education

High school diploma/GED preferred

One year experience working with people with disabilities in a certified residential setting preferred

Job description

Direct Support Professional, Residential - New and Increased Hourly Wage

Reports to:

Individual Residential Alternative (IRA) Program Manager

Location:

Chittenango, NY

Schedule:

Part Time, Full Time and Overnight Schedules Available

Pay:

$21.03 - $24.06Hourly

The people we care for come from all walks of life, and so do we. We strive to diversify our workforce, not because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our agency stronger!

About Us

With a history stretching back more than 70 years, AccessCNY is continually growing and expanding our reach. Offering person-centered services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential as part of our community. Our focus is supporting individuals by ways of residential housing, mental health and clinical services, and immersing our participants in community engagement. Working closely with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and the Office of Mental Health, we support 27 housing locations and 3 administrative buildings.

About the Role:

We are looking for a proactive employee to assist participants with their personal needs and Activities of Daily Living (ADL); monitoring their health and safety; helping them to increase self-advocacy, decision making, and community connections.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting participants with activities of daily living (ADL)
• Encouraging skill building activities
• Monitoring health and safety, building advocacy, decision making, and community connections
• Encouraging participant engagement in social networks and communities

Education/Experience:

High school diploma/GED preferred. One year experience working with people with disabilities in a certified residential setting preferred

Conditions of Employment

Must possess a valid driver’s license and transportation necessary to meet program needs. Must be able to lift 75 pounds.

Did you know

AccessCNY offers great health, dental and vision insurance for employees working 30 hours or more weekly? Additionally, we provide a 401(k) match upon hire, PTO, and 11 paid holidays.