Direct Support Professional, Residential

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional, Residential role is onsite in Baldwin, NY, with pay of $21–$23 per hour. ACLD supports children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities in pursuing independence and personal goals. The professional provides residential support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role helps people supported work toward self-sufficiency through emotional and practical assistance, documentation, and transportation to appointments and activities.

What you'll do

• Help people supported 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

baldwin ny

$21–$23/hr

developmental disabilities

personal care

emotional support

goal support

documentation

transportation

amap certification

scip certification

high school diploma

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

AMAP and SCIP certifications must be obtained and maintained; a clean, valid New York State driver’s license is required. The posting says relevant experience is preferred but training is available.

About the employer

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