Direct Support Professional Residential - Respite

Achieve; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

401k employer match

tuition assistance

PTO

12 holidays

Job summary

Achieve is hiring a Direct Support Professional for residential respite in Canastota, NY. This full-time role offers day, evening, and weekend shifts with a pay rate of $20.00 per hour.

You will provide compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a group respite setting. Responsibilities include implementing Life Plans and care plans, assisting with activities of daily living, promoting independence, documenting services, and transporting clients as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training preferred.

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.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional Residential Respite

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

Pay: $20.00

Location: Canastota, NY

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401k employer match
• tuition assistance
• PTO
• 12 days of paid Holidays

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, foster community inclusion, and grow within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Direct Support Professional - Residential provides compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities residing in a group respite setting.

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
• 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