Direct Support Professional – Adult Services

Center for Disability Services; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 25,003 - 26,518; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

8 Paid Holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Center for Disability Services in Albany, NY is seeking Day Program Counselors to join our Day Services Team. This role empowers individuals with disabilities through engaging activities like cooking, dancing, and community exploration. We offer flexible part-time and full-time opportunities with comprehensive benefits and no overnight shifts.

Prior experience is not required, and we provide paid on-the-job training. Ideal candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma. Join us in making a difference and shaping a more inclusive future!

Qualifications

• Must have a valid NYS Driver's License in good standing.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage independence in daily life.
• Collaborate to plan and assist with activities.
• Provide direct personal care as needed.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Where people get better at life! Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.

We are hiring Day Program Counselors! This is a great opportunity for those already in the human service field or anyone looking to start a new career. We offer paid on-the-job training. Prior experience is not required!

Looking to make a difference? We are searching for Direct Support Professionals to join our Day Services Team. Together, we empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through meaningful and engaging opportunities and activities both onsite and in the community. Bowling, cooking, dance, crafts, volunteering, games, music, photography, exercising, shopping, and exploring the community are just some of what we do. Come share your interests and passions to provide new and enriching experiences.

We Offer

• No Overnights
• Part-time and full-time opportunities
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 3 weeks PTO
• Comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage independence in all aspects of daily life.
• Collaborate with your team to plan, create and assist with activities and opportunities to meet the needs and interests of the people you support.
• Provide any necessary direct personal care to the people we support.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• NYS Driver's License in good standing (some sites require this)
• Must be at least 18 years old and be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

At The Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.

Compensation

$18.15 - $19.25