Direct Support Professional Certified, Overnight - New and Increased Hourly Wage

Direct Support Professional Certified - Overnight

Reports to: Individual Residential Alternative (IRA) Program Manager

Location: Onondaga County

Schedule: Overnight Schedules Available

Pay: $20.50-$23.45 per hour

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 looking for a proactive employee to assist participants with their personal needs and Activities of Daily Living (ADL); monitoring their health and safety; helping them to increase self-advocacy, decision making, and community connections.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting participants with activities of daily living (ADL)
• Encouraging skill building activities
• Monitoring health and safety, building advocacy, decision making, and community connections
• Encouraging participant engagement in social networks and communities

Education/Experience:

High school diploma/GED preferred. One year experience working with people with disabilities in a certified residential setting preferred

Conditions of Employment

Must be able to lift 75 pounds.

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

Salary : $21 - $23