Direct Support Professional — Empower Independence & Care

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Time Off

Employee Discounts

Referral Bonuses

Training & Development

Career Growth

Team Culture

Job summary

Catholic Charities Disabilities Services in New York seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals in daily living and support independence. This role offers full-time and part-time shifts, with morning, evening, and overnight options, and a pay range that depends on the program.

The organization emphasizes thorough training, including orientation and SCIP CPR/First Aid plus Medication Administration Certification within 90 days, and provides generous benefits and a welcoming,

Qualifications

• Consent to a full criminal background check and fingerprinting.
• Orientation, SCIP CPR/First Aid training, and Medication Administration Certification within 90 days.
• Ability to promote independence and respect client dignity.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily care and promote independence.
• Administer medications per policy and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of population served and health needs.
• Respect individual choices, lifestyles and decisions.

Skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Integrity

Job description

Catholic Charities Disabilities Services in New York seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals in daily living and support independence. This role offers full-time and part-time shifts, with morning, evening, and overnight options, and a pay range that depends on the program.

The organization emphasizes thorough training, including orientation and SCIP CPR/First Aid plus Medication Administration Certification within 90 days, and provides generous benefits and a welcoming,