Direct Support Professional – Residential

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

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid NY State drivers license with a driving record acceptable to the agencys insurance carrier require
• Ability to lift and assist with up to 50 pounds (including transfers and physical support)