Direct Support Professional – Overnight

Achieve Ny • Madison, NY

15h

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional – Residential provides direct care, supervision, and support to individuals in a residential setting. The role helps residents develop independence in activities of daily living while ensuring their health, safety, and overall well-being. The position is full-time and involves overnight work across second and third shifts, with weekends and holidays as needed. It is located in Madison, NY 13827, and pays $20.00 per hour.

The role includes assisting residents with personal care and independent living skills, administering medications, supporting residents in the community, maintaining the household, and contributing to assessments and service planning. The Direct Support Professional communicates resident concerns to supervisors and follows applicable agency policies and OPWDD regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid New York 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in human services or with individuals with functional differences.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, hygiene, and toileting.
• Support residents in developing independent living skills, including cooking, housekeeping, laundry, and shopping.
• Support residents with money management, 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 residents’ 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 current on communications.
• Maintain reliable attendance and support staffing needs as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 33 days of PTO in the first year.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Additional benefits (not specified).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED