Direct Support Professional

Able2 Elmira; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off from day one

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with employer matching

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Able2 Enhancing Potential in New York is hiring a Direct Support Professional. No experience? We provide on-the-job paid training and flexible shifts. Starting pay is $20.45–$21.65 per hour, with possible differentials for AMAP certification and driver eligibility.

You will support adults with developmental disabilities in a team home, assisting with daily living activities including bathing, toiletry, feeding, dressing, and independence skills, in a compassionate, structured environment.

Qualifications

• No experience required; paid training provided.
• Able2 offers on-the-job training and multiple shifts.
• Requires caring, patient, and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Care for adults with developmental disabilities in a group home.
• Assist with daily living activities including bathing, toiletry, feeding, dressing.
• Support residents to develop healthy habits and independence.

Skills

Driver's license

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

High-paced environment

Job description

NEW INCREASED STARTING WAGE - $20.45-$21.65/hour

Join us at Able2 as a Direct Support Professional

No experience? No worries! Able2 will provide you with detailed, on the job paid training!
We are hiring for all shifts!

Our competitive hourly rate ranges from $20.45-$21.65/hour depending on experience. This pay range can result in additional differentials for AMAP certification and driver eligibility. At Able2, you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and grow professionally while providing care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We take pride in enhancing the quality of life of the people we serve and have a long history of compassion and dedication to the individuals in our community. Able2 couldn’t incorporate these core values without employees like you.

If you are dedicated, empathetic, and willing to work as a team, As a full-time employee, you will accrue paid time off starting day one. Able2 also offers Medical, Dental and Vision insurance. With additional incentives such as free basic life insurance, 401K with employer matching and employee referral bonuses, Able2 provides you with stability as well as a better purpose.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will help in developing healthy habits and essential daily living skills while teaching our individuals to be more independent in their day-to-day life. Your main duties and responsibilities will be to care for adults with developmental disabilities in a team-oriented group home setting. Providing direct care, to include bathing, toiletry, feeding, dressing, maintaining all aspects of daily living skills and ensuring our individuals are properly cared for.

Skills required for this position:

• Valid/Clean Driver’s License (Preferred, not required)
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Ability to work in a high paced work environment

Able2 Enhancing Potential is an equal opportunity employer. Able2 Enhancing Potential does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

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