Ability Beyond

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

Ability Beyond  •  $20.25 - $20.75/hr  •  Beacon, NY (Onsite)  •  14 days ago
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Job Description

Direct Support Professional - Beacon, NY Pay Rate $20.25 to $20.75 per hour 
Locations Multiple programs across Westchester County, Putnam County, and Dutchess County
Schedule Guaranteed set fulltime schedules available including first, second, and third shifts, as well as weekends. Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day At Ability Beyond, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life. As a Direct Care Professional, you will support adults with intellectual, developmental, physical, and behavioral health needs in both residential and community settings. You will play  an important role in helping individuals build life skills, achieve personal goals, and remain active in their communities while being part of a supportive and mission driven team.  What You Will Do 
  • Provided hands-on support for individuals with medical and light behavioral needs in a 14-bed medically frail group home
  • Assisted adults with disabilities with daily living activities including cooking, cleaning, hygiene, dressing, mobility, and personal care
  • Supported individuals with bathing, toileting, medication reminders, meal planning, budgeting, communication, and independent living skills
  • Provided transportation to medical appointments, errands, community outings, and recreational activities
  • Encouraged participation in volunteer opportunities, fitness programs, Special Olympics, sporting events, crafts, and other community-based activities
  • Implemented positive behavior reinforcement strategies and utilized de-escalation techniques when needed
  • Assisted with goal planning, progress tracking, socialization, and skill development to support individualized care plans
  • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team including nurses, behaviorists, nutritionists, and other clinical professionals to provide comprehensive care
  • Maintained accurate electronic and physical documentation of daily case notes, services provided, progress, and activities
What You Will Need 
  • High school diploma or equivalent 
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation 
  • Willingness to learn with no prior experience  required Paid training is provided 
  • Compassionate, dependable, and motivated to support others 
Why You Will Love This Role This is more than just a job. It is an opportunity to make a real difference. You will help individuals gain confidence, build independence, and live meaningful lives while  growing your own career in a supportive and inclusive environment.  Perks and Benefits 
  • Paid training and accredited certification programs 
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance 
  • Generous paid time off  that increases with tenure 
  • 403(b) retirement plan and PSLF loan forgiveness eligibility 
  • Employee Assistance Program with mental health and wellness support 
  • Career growth, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities 
  • Flexible schedules and overtime opportunities in select programs 
  • An inclusive workplace committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging 
See the Impact Firsthand Watch a day in the life at Ability Beyond: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch-v=fk2TezhPHro   Join Ability Beyond, where you can be accepted, celebrated, and truly impactful. 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 
Ability Beyond

About Ability Beyond

At Ability Beyond, we discover, build and celebrate the ability in all people. Our organization is dedicated to empowering every person, no matter their ability, to have the opportunity to live, work and thrive as an integral part of their community. We serve 3,000 adults with disabilities annually throughout Connecticut and New York, and support employment for people with disabilities nationwide with our affiliate consulting group Disability Solutions.

For over 60 years, Ability Beyond has pioneered ways to help thousands of people with physical and mental disabilities to discover their abilities and become an integral part of their communities.

Today, with over 3,000 people benefiting from our services across New York and Connecticut, we are at the forefront in developing innovative programs and best practices that are being recognized and adopted on a national level.

Through our groundbreaking programs in community job training and placement, supported living, and recreational and educational enrichment, we empower the individuals we serve to live full and rewarding lives.

We are always going beyond – to ensure that the people we serve have a place to call home, enjoy independence through work, and have a forever home where they can age with dignity.

We are a 501 (c) (3) organization headquartered in Bethel, CT and Chappaqua, NY.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Bethel, CT
Year Founded
1953
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