Direct Support Professional Residential - Respite

ACHIEVE NY; Village of Canastota (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ACHIEVE NY in Canastota, NY is seeking a Direct Support Professional for residential respite to provide compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities. This full-time role involves implementing Life Plans, assisting with daily living, and promoting independence and community involvement while maintaining confidentiality and accurate records.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a NYS driver's license with at least 12 months driving history,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid NYS driver's license with at least 12 months driving history.
• Six months to one year of related experience and/or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized care and services per Life Plan, IPOP, Care Plans, and behavior plans.
• 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