Direct Support Assistant

Direct Support Assistant – Responsibilities

As a Direct Support Assistant, you will help individuals with developmental disabilities lead richer lives. Under supervision you will:

• Provide supports and services to individuals.
• Advocate, encourage, guide, and teach individuals to express personal choice.
• Ensure community integration for individuals.
• Assist individuals with personal hygiene care, toileting, dining, dressing, meal preparation, lifts, and transfers.
• Help individuals participate in games and recreational programs.
• Coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills.
• Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for individuals and their families.
• Work with other staff to carry out care plans and record care plans.
• Administer medication in accordance with special instructions.

• You must have a high school diploma or equivalency (GED, Direct Support Professional Certificate).
• You must have a valid driver’s license in New York State and maintain it throughout your employment.
• You must meet physical and agility standards required for the role.

OPWDD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.