Direct Support Professional - Respite Care Home
About The Position
Looking for a job where you can make a difference and have fun doing it ? Join our Respite Care Home team! As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) , you'll create a safe, supportive environment while helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities enjoy life to the fullest. From game nights to community outings, you'll be the person who turns ordinary moments into memorable experiences. What You'll Do Bring the fun: Plan and join activities like arts and crafts, music sessions, baking, movie nights, and local outings. Create meaningful experiences: Encourage hobbies and interests that make each day exciting and rewarding. Provide direct care and support: Assist with daily living activities such as eating, bathing, dressing, and mobility. Ensure safety and dignity: Monitor health and well-being, prevent abuse or neglect, and respect each person's rights and choices. Administer medications: Follow NY State and agency guidelines for safe medication administration (site-based only). Maintain a clean, safe environment: Perform light housekeeping and ensure spaces are welcoming and hazard-free. Document everything accurately: Complete daily notes, attendance records, and timesheets on time-your documentation matters for quality care and compliance. Communicate and collaborate: Work closely with families, supervisors, and team members to share updates and address concerns. Support people in living their best lives-full of choices, independence, and fun!
Requirements
- Caring, dependable, and passionate about helping others.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Comfortable with physical tasks (lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, reaching).
- Valid NYS driver's license and clean driving record.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Willing to complete certifications like First Aid/CPR and Medication Administration
Nice To Haves
- Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities (1 year preferred, or 6 months with specialized training).
Responsibilities
- Plan and join activities like arts and crafts, music sessions, baking, movie nights, and local outings.
- Encourage hobbies and interests that make each day exciting and rewarding.
- Assist with daily living activities such as eating, bathing, dressing, and mobility.
- Monitor health and well-being, prevent abuse or neglect, and respect each person's rights and choices.
- Follow NY State and agency guidelines for safe medication administration (site-based only).
- Perform light housekeeping and ensure spaces are welcoming and hazard-free.
- Complete daily notes, attendance records, and timesheets on time-your documentation matters for quality care and compliance.
- Work closely with families, supervisors, and team members to share updates and address concerns.
- Support people in living their best lives-full of choices, independence, and fun!
Benefits
- Competitive pay: $17.50–$18.50 per hour
- Two full-time schedule options to fit your lifestyle
- Position 1: Full-Time | Wednesday-Friday
- Position 2: Full-Time | Awake Overnight Thursday- Sunday
- Comprehensive training and career growth opportunities
- Make a real difference in the lives of others
- The Arc firmly believes in and subscribes to fair employment practices and opens its facilities to every qualified person. In all employment practices, and related decisions, we are committed to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military status, domestic violence victim status, non-job related conviction record, Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
