Direct Support Professional Residential - Respite

About the role

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) employer match
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 12 days of paid holidays

Pay

$20.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-time; day, evening, and weekend shifts available

Location: Canastota, NY