JOB DETAILS
Direct Support Professional - Day Habilitation
CompanyNYSARC INC
LocationCity of Binghamton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 14, 2026
About The Company
NYSARC, Inc. is the largest not-for-profit organization in New York State dedicated to supporting people with developmental and other disabilities and their families. The 48 operating Chapters comprising NYSARC support and serve people with developmental disabilities, including those with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, and neurological impairments, in every county in the state. With more than 100,000 members, the organization supports approximately 60,000 individuals and employs close to 30,000 people.
About the Role
Description
Direct Support Professional - Day Habilitation
Location: Broome, NY
Schedule: Full-time, First Shift
Pay: $19.00 -$20.25
Benefits: Up to 33 days of PTO the first year, medical, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, and more
ACHIEVE has immediate human services openings for caring staff members who want to positively impact the people we serve! All training is paid and provided, no experience is necessary! We are looking for a direct support professional with a desire to help people discover their unique abilities, promote independence, create friendships, and make a difference every day.
Direct Support Professional Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promote independence and support for individuals with moderate to severe disabilities.
- Transport individuals to volunteer and recreational activities in the Community such as local parks, shopping, eating at a local restaurant, and more. Provide the necessary supervision, training and support during these outings.
- Implement goal plans and data collection to monitor progress.
- Maintain accurate daily participant records, charts, logs, and case/progress notes per the instruction of the Direct Supervisor and the individual treatment plan methodologies.
- Maintain an orderly, clean, safe, environment at all times.
- Order supplies for with approval from the Direct Supervisor.
- Assist an individual with toileting, if needed.
- Complete monthly progress notes, semi-annual and annual reviews as assigned by or in the absence of the Direct Supervisor.
- Assist in boarding vehicles and disembarking from vehicles.
- Monitor passengers and maintain orderliness on vehicle to ensure passenger safety and adherence to safety regulations.
- Assist in planning activities which will foster community integration.
Key Skills
Direct supportCaregivingTransportationData collectionRecord keepingSafety monitoringActivity planningIndependence promotion
Categories
Social ServicesHealthcare
Benefits
Paid time offMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceEmployer paid life insurance
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Direct Support Professional will promote independence for individuals with disabilities by facilitating community outings and recreational activities. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate progress notes, implementing goal plans, and ensuring a safe environment for all participants.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$19 - $20
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
144
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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