Direct Support Professional – Day Habilitation Floater

Reports to: Networks Program Manager 

Location: 1603 Court Street, Syr NY, 13208 & 6666 Manlius Center Rd, East Syr NY 13057

Full Time: Monday – Friday, 8:30a-4:40p

Non-Exempt: $16.00-$17.61/hour DOE

The people we care for come from all walks of life, and so do we. We strive to diversify our workforce, not because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our agency stronger!

About Us

With a history stretching back more than 70 years, AccessCNY is continually growing and expanding our reach. Offering person-centered services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential as part of our community. Our focus is supporting individuals by ways of residential housing, mental health and clinical services, and immersing our participants in community engagement. Working closely with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and the Office of Mental Health, we support 27 housing locations and 3 administrative buildings. 

About the Role 

 We are seeking a dedicated Person-Centered DSP to empower individuals in achieving greater independence and self-sufficiency. This position will be split between the David Clark Learning Center (3 days a week) and Networks at our Court Street location (2 days a week). In this role, you will work closely with participants to assess their unique needs, develop personalized support plans, and provide ongoing guidance and assistance. Your commitment to fostering a nurturing environment will enable individuals to lead fulfilling lives while respecting their autonomy and choices.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting participants with activities of daily living (ADL)
• Implementing participants behavior guidelines and goals as written in Staff Action Plan
• Monitoring health and safety, building advocacy, decision making, and community connections 
• Teaching participants skills to promote independence 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

Basic word processing and e-mail skills, required. Experience working with individuals with disabilities, preferred. 

Conditions of Employment

Must possess a valid driver’s license and transportation necessary to meet program needs. Must be able to lift 75 pounds.

Did you know that AccessCNY offers great health, dental and vision insurance? Additionally we provide a 401(k) match upon hire, PTO, and 11 paid holidays.