What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professionals position at Lexington Center for Recovery, Inc?
Lexington Center for Recovery, the Hudson Valley’s largest provider of outpatient and residential substance use disorder services, is seeking full-time/part-time Direct Support Staff for all shifts for our 47-bed community residence located within Garnet Health Medical Center in Harris, NY. The Direct Support Staff is responsible for overseeing daily operations within the residential treatment facility while maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive environment for residents.
Direct Support Staff Responsibilities:
- Assist and mentor clients in their recovery process
- Assists in supervision of clients while completing hourly rounds to ensure safety and well-being
- Ensures compliance to daily schedule
- Completes and forwards copy of Incident Reports and any other safety/risk issues to supervisor
- Documents all behavioral issues in the client chart
- Build positive relationships with clients and staff
- Provides a safe and therapeutic environment for all staff and clients
- Recognizes, responds to, and assists in crisis situations and provide the necessary intervention
- Responds and assists in medical emergency situations as directed and needed
- Communicates effectively with client and interdisciplinary team regarding client needs
- Assists with chart documentation and compliance
- Adheres to all program policies and procedures while ensuring client safety at all times
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to work flexible work hours
- Comfortable working independently and can consistently make good judgment
- Friendly disposition with a positive "can do" Attitude
- Strong interpersonal skills and passionate about helping those in need
- Background Check, Fingerprinting and State Central Registry is required
Join a growing team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals in recovery.
Benefits for full-time employees only:
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Virtual Care 24/7
- Gym Reimbursement Program
- ID Shield
- Critical & Accidental Illness Coverage
- Paid Time Off
Why Join Us
Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to supporting individuals in recovery. Collaborate, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact in a compassionate environment.
EEO Statement: Lexington Center for Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17