Direct Support Professional (DSP) Day Montgomery County

Liberty ARC; City of Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 21,707 - 30,916; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting rate

Flexible schedule

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Paid on-the-job training

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New York seeks compassionate individuals to assist with daily living activities, including medication administration and personal care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role offers a competitive starting rate of $19.10 plus benefits such as flexible scheduling and paid time off. Ideal candidates are caring, physically capable, and hold a valid NYS Driver's License. Join us to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Qualifications

• Caring demeanor and desire to help others.
• Valid NYS Driver's License required.
• Ability to lift and transfer individuals, at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with daily living activities.
• Medication administration.
• Community inclusion support.

Skills

Caring, nurturing demeanor

Desire to help others

Valid NYS Driver's License

Ability to communicate in English

Physical ability to lift and transfer individuals

Job description

Overview

Liberty ARC offers a fulfilling career with opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Liberty ARC has over 60 years of providing top-quality supports and services and was named a Times Union Top Workplace. As the largest provider of services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Montgomery County, our employees make a difference in the lives of the people we support.

If your career path is focused on being part of an inspiring profession with many life-long rewards, where you are part of something special, we have an opportunity for you.

Perks & Benefits

• COMPETITIVE STARTING RATE - $19.10 + experience!
• FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
• GENEROUS PAID TIME OFF - Earn up to 5 weeks in the 1st year!
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT - Plus a base pay increase when you earn your degree!
• REFERRAL BONUS - Bring a Friend and earn up to $1000!
• PAID ON-THE-JOB TRAINING

Responsibilities

• Assistance with daily living activities
• Medication administration
• Assistance with meals/dietary needs
• Personal care
• Community inclusion
• Maintenance of various documentation

Qualifications

• Caring, nurturing demeanor
• Desire to help others and make a difference in their lives
• Valid NYS Driver's License
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Ability to lift and transfer individuals, lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk, climb, bend, reach, kneel, squat, twist
• Must be willing to perform a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and driver's license abstract

Hours of work are dependent upon position and site assignment.

EEO statement: Liberty ARC is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer