Residential Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Residential Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Huntington Station, NY, and pays $21–$23 per hour. The position supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting at ACLD, an agency focused on helping people reach greater independence. The professional helps residents pursue personal goals, provides structure and emotional support, assists with behavioral issues and personal hygiene, and completes documentation. The role contributes to residents’ self-sufficiency and participation in medical and recreational activities.

What you'll do

• Help residents achieve personal goals
• provide structure and emotional support
• assist with behavioral issues and personal hygiene
• complete accurate documentation
• transport participants to medical appointments and recreation activities using agency vehicles
• cooking and light housekeeping may be required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

residential support

developmental disabilities

personal care

community support

part-time

huntington station ny

acld

$21–$23/hr

high school diploma or equivalent

nys driver's license

amap and scip certifications

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting says training is available and requires a clean, valid New York State driver’s license and high school diploma or equivalent. AMAP certification must be obtained and maintained within six months of hire, and SCIP certification is required.

About the employer

ACLD is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.