Direct Support Professional

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Diverse and inclusive environment

Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing training and development

Recognition and Awards

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Catholic Charities Disabilities Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals in daily care, administer medications per policy, and promote independence. The role emphasizes respect for personal choices and dignity, with training provided, including SCIP CPR/First Aid and Medication Administration within 90 days.

Shifts include full-time, part-time, morning, evening, and overnight, with a nightly differential for weekend hours; benefits and 23 days of time off are

Qualifications

• Consent to a full criminal background check and fingerprinting.
• Training requirements include 4 days of Orientation, SCIP CPR/First Aid, and Medication Administration Certification, completed within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assisting, providing and promoting independence in individuals’ daily treatment, care and services.
• Administering medications accurately and in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
• Maintaining knowledge of the population served and their health and emotional needs.
• Respecting the individual’s choices, lifestyles and dignity to make their own decisions.

Job description

Join us in our mission as a Direct Support Professional at Catholic Charities Disabilities Services .

Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do.

At Catholic Charities hiring decisions are personal. So personal, in fact, that every application is screened by a member of the HR team or a trained hiring manger!

As the Direct Support Professional, you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through:

• Assisting, providing and promoting independence in individuals’ daily treatment, care and services
• Administering medications accurately and in accordance with agency policy and procedures
• Maintaining a current knowledge base of the population served by the agency’s mission and their physical, health and emotional related needs
• This position is expected to respect the individual’s personal choice, lifestyles and their dignity to make decisions for themselves

Direct Support Professional Minimum Salary: $18.52/hour or $20.52/hour *Rate is determined by program assigned*

Direct Support Professional Maximum Salary: $18.52/hour or $20.52/hour*Rate is determined by program assigned*

Direct Support Professional Schedule: Full-time and part-time, morning, evening, and awake overnight shifts available

**The training requirements are 4 days of Orientation, SCIP CPR/First Aid, and Medication Administration Certification, including successful completion of medication pours. All of these trainings are paid and hosted by Catholic Charities Disabilities Services. All Trainings must be successfully completed within 90 days of employment.**

***We offer a differential for any hours worked between 3pm Friday and 7am Monday***

Qualifications:

• All employees must consent to a full criminal background check and fingerprinting

We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits:

• For benefit-eligible positions:
• Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)
• A diverse and inclusive work environment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing training and development
• Recognition and Awards
• A collaborative team culture

Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law: