Direct Support Staff, 2 PM - 10 PM
Company: PATH at Stone Summit
Location: Danby
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Direct Support Staff Team Members are responsible for aiding our
residents in dealing with emotional issues and learning basic life
skills through coaching, direct support, crisis management and
de-escalation techniques. Duties and Responsibilities include: Help
foster a safe and therapeutic environment for residents,
maintaining appropriate boundaries, identifying risks, completing
patient safety checks as required, and assisting in daily
activities. Encourage residents participation in groups and
activities. Help recognize behavioral changes in patients and
inform necessary team members. Participate and assist in
PATH-sponsored events, both on and off-campus, including: outdoors
exploration; sporting pastimes like skiing, hiking and kayaking;
gardening; sharing in the care of the PATH menagerie of pets and
farm animals; helping guide weekend outings to nearby attractions
and entertainment centers. Assist in med room duties, as trained.
Help the team maintain required logs, shift notes and
documentation. Actively attend in-house group meetings as indicated
by house schedule. Provide coaching for patients to reinforce skill
development. Assist with driving of residents to activities, job
opportunities, school and appointments as needed. Perform other
responsibilities and duties not delineated above that are specific
to area of assignment. Training provided in First Aid, CPR, AED,
self-administered meds and Safe Defensive Driving. Competitive
hourly rates Various shifts and schedules available Requirements:
High school or equivalent education 1 year caregiving experience
preferred, though not required Drivers License Proof of vaccination
for the COVID virus or willingness to wear a face mask at all times
if not vaccinated.
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