Description:

Direct Support Professional - Residential ACHIEVE is the better opportunity you've been looking for! Join our team and be a part of empowering the individuals we serve!

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 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. The Arc of Madison Cortland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates for employment and employees receive equal consideration without regard to age, race, religion, color, national/ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, criminal conviction status (provided such conviction does not prevent the employee from being eligible to hold the position or pose a danger or threat to the individuals we support), pregnancy, domestic violence victim status, paid family leave or family medical leave status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.