Direct Support Specialist: Compassionate Care & Programming

Citizen-Advocate; Town of Malone (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizen Advocates, Inc. seeks a dedicated direct-support professional to provide programming and personal care for individuals with developmental disabilities in Malone, NY.

You will assist with daily living skills, positioning, lifting, and documentation, following care plans and policies. Responsibilities include medication dispensing per policy, upholding confidentiality, safety, and respectful interaction with participants, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience with developmental disabilities.
• Commitment to confidentiality and person-centered care.
• Ability to follow care plans and report accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support.
• Assist with lifting, transfers, and positioning as prescribed.
• Dispense medications per established policies.
• Document programming and clinical information accurately.
• Ensure safety and maintain least-restrictive prompting.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Documentation

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Citizen Advocates, Inc. seeks a dedicated direct-support professional to provide programming and personal care for individuals with developmental disabilities in Malone, NY.

You will assist with daily living skills, positioning, lifting, and documentation, following care plans and policies. Responsibilities include medication dispensing per policy, upholding confidentiality, safety, and respectful interaction with participants, families, and staff.