Direct Support Professional - Day Hab

Description

Schedule: Full-time; all shifts available (including evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays as needed)
Wage: $20.00 – $21.75/hour
Location: Broome County

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