Direct Support Professional

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Retirement planning options

Generous Time Off

Employee Discounts

Referral bonuses

Ongoing training and development

Recognition and Awards

Career Growth

Collaborative team culture

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Catholic Charities Disabilities Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional in New York, Town of Niskayuna. You will assist individuals, promote independence, and support daily care under agency policies.

The role includes administering medications, maintaining current knowledge of needs, and respecting personal choices and dignity. Training is provided, with shifts including mornings, evenings, or overnight, and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Consent to a full criminal background check and fingerprinting.
• 4 days of Orientation, SCIP CPR/First Aid, and Medication Administration Certification training within 90 days.
• Training courses are paid and hosted by Catholic Charities Disabilities Services.

Responsibilities

• Assist, provide and promote independence in individuals' daily treatment, care and services.
• Administer medications accurately according to agency policy.
• Maintain knowledge of the population served and their health and emotional needs.

Job description

Join us in our mission as a Direct Support Professionalat 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:

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Retirement planning options
• 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
• Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)
• Exciting referral bonuses
• Ongoing training and development
• Recognition and Awards
• Career Growth
• 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:

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

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