Access: Supports for Living

Respite Worker - Highland Mills

Access: Supports for Living  •  $16/hr  •  Woodbury, NY (Onsite)  •  13 days ago
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Job Description

Do Work That Matters. In a Culture That Means It.

Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact.

Why Access?

Because how we work matters just as much as what we do. At Access, our Culture Playbook isn’t a poster on the wall – it’s how we show up for each other and for the people we support.

You’ll be part of a team that is:

  • Clear about expectations
  • Supportive and accountable
  • Focused on outcomes that matter to people.

And committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible – while making sure out staff can do the same.

Location: Highland Mills

Hours: PT, 20 hrs. per week

Rate of pay: $16.00 per hour

Job Description:

Access: Supports for Living has openings available for passionate people looking to make a difference in the life of a person with a developmental disability. Respite is utilized by consumers age 4-adult. Staff will provide supervision to ensure the safety of the individual while allowing the primary caregiver time away from the day to day care of their loved one.

In this role you will:

  • Form relationships with our clients, utilizing shared interests to promote and facilitate community engagement and integration.
  • Perform lifting and other one-on-one functions for specific clients.
  • Do direct care work that involves skill building services

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Requirements include the ability to advocate for the needs of others, the ability to problem solve; the ability to teach life skills and document daily progress. Also required is the flexibility to attend treatment meetings, as well as mandatory agency trainings. Must meet electronic (computer) and real-time technological reporting requirements to be an eligible candidate

EEO employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans

Access: Supports for Living

About Access: Supports for Living

Rewarding Lives. Healthy Communities.

Welcome to an agency that is passionate about supporting the families and communities of the Hudson Valley.

We have been evolving services for people facing the challenges of disability and mental illness for over 58 years.

Today ...we offer a broad range of programs and touch thousands of lives every week. Yet we always work hard to focus on the needs and potentials of one person at a time.

Our many and varied services are all focused on one goal: helping people with challenges live the fullest life possible.

We believe each of us is entitled to a voice in establishing our own life goals and strive to treat each person we assist as a partner.

We are committed to making a positive difference in the communities where we live and work.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Middletown, NY
Year Founded
1963
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