Assist participants with personal needs and activities of daily living while monitoring their health and safety. Help individuals increase their self-advocacy, decision-making skills, and connections within the community.
Direct Support Professional, Residential - New and Increased Hourly Wage Reports to: Individual Residential Alternative (IRA) Program Manager Location: Onondaga County Schedule: Part Time & Full Time Schedules Available Pay: $20.78 - $23.81 Hourly 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.
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.
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
Must possess a valid driver’s license and transportation necessary to meet program needs. 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.
A high school diploma or GED and one year of experience in a certified residential setting for people with disabilities are preferred. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to lift 75 pounds.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in New York are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support diverse age groups and handle assessments or admissions. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for independent licensure, while also considering associate-level candidates with clear growth toward full licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and assessment experience before applying.
