Direct Support Professional - Residential

Direct Support Professional – Residential

Owego, NY (

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Description

Direct Support Professional – Residential

Schedule:Full-time, 2nd & 3rd (may include evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays as needed)

Location:Owego, NY

Pay:$20.00 – $21.75/hour

Benefits:Include medical, dental, vision, retirement, company-paid life and disability coverage, optional voluntary plans, and 33 days of paid time off for eligible full-time employees.

The Direct Support Professional – Residential Aide provides direct care, supervision, and support to residents (people receiving services) in a residential setting. This role focuses on assisting individuals in developing independence in activities of daily living (ADLs), while ensuring health, safety, and overall well-being. DSPs actively participate in daily household management and serve as positive role models for residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide training and assistance to residents to develop and/or improve independent living skills such as cooking, housekeeping, laundry, and grocery shopping

• Assist residents with personal care needs including bathing, toileting, grooming, and hygiene

• Provide supervision to residents in the home and community to ensure safety and well-being

• Support residents in developing money management skills, including budgeting and making appropriate purchases

• Administer medications and complete required documentation in accordance with agency policy and certification requirements

• Complete all required documentation accurately and within designated timeframes, including progress notes, T-logs, and habilitation plans

• Transport and accompany residents to medical appointments, recreational activities, and community outings

• Provide training in mobility and community orientation

• Assist residents with daily household operations and routine domestic tasks

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the residence, including common areas and resident spaces

• Participate in assessments, service plan implementation, and team meetings as required

• Maintain communication with supervisors regarding resident health, safety, and behavioral concerns

• Act as a positive role model when teaching household, social, and community skills

• Build and maintain professional relationships with residents, families, and team members

• Follow all agency policies and procedures, including those related to safety, incident reporting, and confidentiality

• Adhere to OPWDD regulations, including Part 633 (Consumer Rights) and Part 624 (Incident Reporting)

• Attend required meetings, training, and scheduled house meetings

• Check and respond to agency emails regularly during scheduled shifts

• Report to work as scheduled and making every effort to maintain coverage during inclement weather conditions

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Valid NY State driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier require

• Ability to lift and assist with up to 50 pounds (including transfers and physical support)