Pay Rate: $15.85 - $17.85 per hour

Abilities First, Inc., has been making a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities for almost sixty years. We offer a wide variety of services including school and preschool programs, day habilitation, residential habilitation, community habilitation, and employment services.

Abilities First recognizes the value of diverse experiences, identities, and backgrounds, and does not discriminate in hiring. We are inclusive, welcoming, and supportive of people of varying abilities, races, ethnicities, religions, socio-economic status, gender, and gender identities. Abilities First is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Abilities First is seeking a full and part time DSP’s to work in our Residential Services Department. The Residential Coach (DSP) performs a variety of tasks and activities in support of the full range of habilitative services provided to developmentally disabled individuals in a residential setting.

Full and Part time schedules available, some weekend availability required.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides training and assistance to the residents in developing basic skills in appropriate social behaviors and communication, safety, housekeeping, personal care, health care, medication administration, money management, using public transportation, menu & meal preparation, grocery purchasing, and planning recreational activities.
• Ensure the safety and well-being residents.
• Assists residents with achieving progress towards their individualized based outcomes.
• Successfully completes all required training programs, including a course in certification of medication administration. (Medication administration certification will be required of relief whenever possible.)
• Completes documentation in accordance with program requirements.
• Maintains cleanliness of living spaces by assisting resident and completing task where resident cannot.
• Responsible for transporting individuals in agency vehicles to medical appointments, recreational outings, and other community-based activities.
• Performs other appropriate job-related activities as requested by your supervisor or as circumstances warrant.

Full-time positions eligible for these benefits:

• Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time off
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Employer paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Increased earning potential with online training through College of Direct Support
• On Demand Payment – access your earnings as early as the next day
• Discounts with Verizon, AT&T, Royal Carting, etc.
• And More!

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prefer experience working with individuals with disabilities, may be required for some positions.
• Must have a current NYS driver’s license deemed “acceptable” by our insurance carrier.
• Possess verbal and written communication skills in English to ensure adequate regulatory documentation.
• Have the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Have the ability to push and pull individuals in wheelchairs, lift, bend, squat, turn in the knees, pivot, and grasp with both hands (in order to properly and safely perform the techniques taught in CPR/First Aid, behavior intervention techniques, and lifting and carrying techniques), with or without a reasonable accommodation.