Direct Support Professional- Evenings

Able2 Elmira; Town of Horseheads (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 & 10 hour shifts

Paid training

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life insurance

401K with employer matching

Employee referral bonuses

PTO from day one

Job summary

Able2 Enhancing Potential is hiring a Direct Support Professional for evening shifts in a group home setting. No experience required—comprehensive paid training will be provided.

Earn $20.45–$21.65 per hour, with potential differentials for AMAP certification and driver eligibility. As a full-time employee, you’ll accrue paid time off from day one, and benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401K with employer matching, and referral bonuses.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; on-the-job paid training provided.
• Must have valid driver’s license or be willing to obtain one (preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to adults with developmental disabilities in a team-oriented group home setting.
• Assist with bathing, toiletry, feeding, dressing, and maintaining daily living skills.
• Support residents to increase independence and quality of life.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Independence

Teamwork

High pace environments

Driver's license (preferred)

Job description

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

Join us at Able2 as a Direct Support Professional on the evening shift!
We offer both 8 and 10 hour shifts to meet your needs.

No experience? No worries! Able2 will provide you with detailed, on the job paid training!

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.

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.