Direct Support Professional - Trumansburg
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Job overview
Racker is hiring a Direct Support Professional - Trumansburg. Racker is seeking motivated Direct Support Professionals to collaborate closely with the Residential Leadership team. This role involves supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living activities within a group home setting, fostering community engagement, and assisting with personal care and household tasks. The position offers competitive benefits including healthcare options, continuing education funding, retirement investment, paid time off, and childcare discounts.
Key focus areas include Assist, guide, and support individuals in day-to-day activities, Household maintenance and cleaning as assigned, and Support individuals in developing relationships, establishing community ties, and working towards goals.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma and Valid Drivers License 1+ Year. Important skills include Work Effectively As Part Of A Team, Strong Written Communications Skills, Strong Oral Communications Skills, and Commitment To Furthering Human Interdependence. Preferred (not required): Problem-Solving Techniques.
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Overview
Starting rate now $20 per hour!*
In addition, we offer Shift Differentials for Weekend, Med Cert, and Overnight Shifts!
Racker is looking for motivated Direct Support Professionals to work in close collaboration with the Residential Leadership team!
Our competitive benefits include a continuum of health care options for families and individuals, funding and time for continuing education, retirement investment with employer match, paid vacation for school holidays and breaks, paid sick time, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children/grandchildren of full time staff.
Join our Residential Program to support individuals with developmental disabilities with their daily living activities, creating opportunities to be full and engaged members of their communities. Our Direct Support Professional staff work as part of a team in a group home setting, supporting residents with household tasks such as meal planning and preparation, laundry and light housework, as well as assisting with personal care as required. In terms of work locations listed above, you will have the option of expressing your preferred locations at time of interview.
- Rate effective July 1, 2026. Those working fewer than 10 scheduled hours per week will earn $19.00 per hour.
Responsibilities
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Assist, guide, and support individuals in day-to-day activities
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Household maintenance and cleaning as assigned
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Support individuals in developing relationships, establishing ties with their community, and working towards their goals and dreams
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Accompany individuals to activities within their community
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Implement Staff Action Plans (SAP’s) and document daily, Support Plans, and Plans of Protective Oversight
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Administer medications and assist medical staff as needed
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Cleaning and maintenance duties as assigned
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Support and participate in an interdisciplinary team approach
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Use problem-solving techniques to resolve differences and come to conclusions with team
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Complete required trainings
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Complete necessary documentation as required
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Complete Event to Consider, Fall Bruise and Injury forms, and Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence forms
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Uphold standards of professionalism with regard to behavior and dress
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Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned
Qualifications
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High school diploma or GED is required.
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Successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, strong written and oral communications skills, and a commitment to furthering human interdependence.
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Candidates must meet approved driver criteria in accordance with organizational policy.
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In order to be an approved driver at Racker, you must currently have a valid drivers license for at least 1 year with a clean record OR a valid drivers license for 3 years and no more than 4 points on your license.
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Job LocationsUS-NY-Trumansburg
Category Residential
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