Current Positions

Direct Support Staff

The main role of a Direct Support Staff is to work towards empowering people living with developmental disabilities to live a meaningful life, while achieving the fullest level of independence at home and in the community.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Support the Rivershore Mission, Values, Approach and Quality Principles.
• Develop and commit to an annual personal Mission Agreement.
• Remain current with all required training.
• Know and implement the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and the Individual Protective Oversight Plan (IPOP) for each person to provide the appropriate level of support.
• Participate in the Planning Team to provide input for the ISP and IPOP.
• Immediate intervention, support and reporting of any observed or suspected abuse.
• Participation in all staff meetings.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation of all services provided.
• Coordinate transportation needs.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Maintain a quality service environment by communicating information, procedures and practices to new staff.
• Work with all team members to foster a healthy, proactive, positive environment.

Overnight and evening shifts available. Full training is provided.

High School diploma or GED and clean, valid NYS driver license are required.