Direct Support Professional Residential Overnight

The Arc Madison Cortland•Cortland, NY

9d•$20

About The Position

The Arc Madison Cortland is the better opportunity you've been looking for! Join our team and be a part of empowering the individuals we serve! Sign on bonus up to $1000 Awake Overnight Shifts New Hire Rate: $20.00 SUMMARY: The Direct Support Professional assists in providing self-care training, therapeutic treatments, and assistance in daily living to developmentally disabled individuals attending the agency's respite facility. About the ARC’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. About The Arc : The Arc Madison Cortland is a non-profit agency whose sole purpose lies in the support of people with special needs. We provide leadership in the field of disabilities, supporting people in every manner possible, and developing the necessary human and financial resources to allow all members of our community to achieve their full potential. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Must stay awake and not place themselves in a compromising position/place that is conducive to sleep
Continuously assess the status of the physical building and the individuals throughout the duration of the shift.
Provides individualized care as outlined in the individuals Life Plan, or ISP.
Supports the residents to ensure their safety and well being.
Observes, documents and communicates pertinent information such as behaviors, nursing, nutrition, clinical issues, etc., to facilitate assessment and development of treatment goals.