Direct Support Professional - Beacon, NY - Starting at $20.25/hr at Ability Beyond | Beacon, NY, US | Rezi

Direct Support Professional - Beacon, NY - Starting at $20.25/hr at Ability Beyond

Direct Support Professional - Beacon, NY - Starting at $20.25/hr

Ability Beyond · Beacon, NY, US

1 months ago

Direct Support Professional - Beacon, NY - Starting at $20.25/hr

Ability Beyond · Beacon, NY, US

2 months ago
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About the Role

Support adults with intellectual, developmental, physical, and behavioral health needs in residential and community settings. Help individuals build life skills, achieve personal goals, and remain active in their communities as part of a supportive and mission-driven team.

Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on support for individuals with medical and light behavioral needs in a 14-bed medically frail group home.
  • Assist adults with disabilities with daily living activities including cooking, cleaning, hygiene, dressing, mobility, and personal care.
  • Support individuals with bathing, toileting, medication reminders, meal planning, budgeting, communication, and independent living skills.
  • Provide transportation to medical appointments, errands, community outings, and recreational activities.
  • Encourage participation in volunteer opportunities, fitness programs, Special Olympics, sporting events, crafts, and other community-based activities.
  • Implement positive behavior reinforcement strategies and utilize de-escalation techniques.
  • Assist with goal planning, progress tracking, socialization, and skill development to support individualized care plans.
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including nurses, behaviorists, nutritionists, and other clinical professionals.
  • Maintain accurate electronic and physical documentation of daily case notes, services provided, progress, and activities.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • Willingness to learn with no prior experience required.
  • Compassionate, dependable, and motivated to support others.

Skills

  • Behavioral support
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Medication reminders
  • Meal planning
  • Budgeting
  • Communication
  • Independent living skills
  • Goal planning
  • Progress tracking
  • Socialization
  • Skill development
  • Electronic documentation
  • Physical documentation

Location

  • Beacon, NY
  • Westchester County
  • Putnam County
  • Dutchess County

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • First shift
  • Second shift
  • Third shift
  • Weekends

Experience Level

  • No prior experience required

Education Level

  • High school diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

  • $20.25 to $20.75 per hour

Benefits

  • Paid training
  • Accredited certification programs
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Generous paid time off that increases with tenure
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • PSLF loan forgiveness eligibility
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Flexible schedules
  • Overtime opportunities

About the Company

  • At Ability Beyond, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life.
  • Ability Beyond is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, ensuring that no individual is discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Equal Opportunity

  • Ability Beyond is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, ensuring that no individual is discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.