Direct Support Professional Residential

Description

Direct Support Professional - Residential

Location: Madison County

Schedule: Full-time with day, evening and weekend shifts available

Salary : $20.00

Sign On Bonus-up to $1,000

• Benefits: Include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k employer match, tuition assistance, PTO, and 12 days of paid Holidays
• About ACHIEVE's Residence Program : In the residential program, the most caring people are the trained staff who provide 24-hour supervision, care, and guidance to residents. They assist with personal care needs, cleaning, cooking, medications, and activities. The Direct Support Professional - Residential provides self-care training and assistance in daily living to individuals with developmental disabilities residing in a group home setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• •Provides individualized care as outlined in the individuals Life Plan, or ISP.
• •Assists Individuals in the primary activities of daily living (toileting, feeding, cooking, cleaning) as outlined in individual's ISP to promote independence.
• •Maintains files and produces service notes and documentation on assigned caseload.
• •Documents and submits reports to the program as outlined in the assigned department.
• •Model appropriate social skills to assist the individual in developing and maintaining relationships in the home and in the community
• •Assists Individuals in the development of natural supports within the community.
• •Attends all established or assigned in-services and web-based training.
• •Provides First Aid, CPR, and SCIP-R as needed.
• •Uses behavior management techniques as directed in the individual behavior plans and/or medication monitoring plans.
• •Give medications as prescribed by physician, per OPWDD regulations

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.

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.