Direct Support Professional - Flexible, Impactful Caregiver

Coordinated Care Services, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Vacation time

Paid sick leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Heritage Christian Services is hiring Direct Support Professionals to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Monroe County locations. You will provide personal care, monitor health, and support daily activities while helping clients build meaningful relationships.

Training is provided, and no prior experience is required. Full-time and part-time shifts are available, including evenings, overnights, days, and weekends.

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work are required.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• The physical ability to lift and transfer people who rely on wheelchairs for mobility.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to use a computer efficiently; experience as HHA/CNA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Listen attentively and engage with individuals during meals and personal care routines.
• Support meaningful relationships with friends and family through activities and communication.
• Assist with personal care and medical needs, monitor health, and document accurately.
• Drive agency vehicles to provide transportation for people.
• Collaborate with coworkers to maintain a positive and safe work environment.

Skills

Driver's license

Strong communication

Lifting/transferring

Computer literacy

HHA or CNA experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding career? We’re hiring direct support professionals to work in the field of human services and assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as caregivers. Perks of working with Heritage Christian include schedule flexibility, a supportive work culture, job training and professional development. The pay is $20.50 / hr – $22.25 / hr (based on differentials)

Shift differentials:

Weekend shifts: + .50 / hr

Overnight (11pm-8am): + .75 / hr

Designated Tier 1 program site: + $1 / hr

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above range represents the organization’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of a Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Listen attentively and take genuine interest in people as they enjoy meals, engage in personal care routines like hygiene and grooming, and keep their schedules
Support people in their meaningful relationships with friends, family and loved ones, which include get-togethers, phone calls and more
Assist with personal care and medical needs, including monitoring health, administering medication and completing accurate documentation
Drive agency vehicles to provide transportation for people
Collaborate with co-workers to maintain a positive and safe work environment
Schedule

Full-time and part-time positions are available.Schedules may include evenings, overnights, days and weekends.

Locations

With over 100 locations, we have positions throughout the Monroe County area including in: Brighton, Brockport, Chili, East Rochester, Fairport, Gates, Greece, Henrietta, Irondequoit, Macedon, Penfield, Pittsford, Rochester, Spencerport, and Webster.Our corporate office is located at 275 Kenneth Drive, Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14623.
Qualifications
Qualifications of a Direct Support Professional (DSP)

A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work is required
Strong communication skills
The physical ability to liftand transfer people who rely on wheelchairs for mobility
A high school diploma or equivalent
Ability to use a computer efficiently
Let us know if you have experience as a Home Health Aide (HHA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Benefits:

Holidays— Full-time employees receive 11 paid holidays a year, including three that can be flexed for days that are important to them.
Vacation time— begin to accrue vacation time immediately and can use vacation hours after six months of benefit-eligible employment.
Paid sick leave— All employees begin to accrue paid sick leave immediately upon hire and can use it upon accrual as needed.
Retirement plan– Heritage Christian Services contributes to employee retirement funds after 12 months and/or 1,000 hours of employment; it’s invested money that employees can use at upon retirement.
Heritage Christian Services is a place to grow

You don’t need experience to work with people with disabilities. We provide all of your education and training. You may be a great fit for direct support if you have a passion for working with people and want to make a difference every day.

How to apply:

We’ve made the hiring process easier by using a video interviewing technology called HireVue. After completing your online application, record your job interview using your computer or smartphone at a time that works for you. HireVue will send you an email with a link and instructions. If you can’t complete your interview right away, we’d love for you to complete it within a few days. One of our recruiters will be in touch within one to two business days with next steps. We can’t wait to see what you have to offer.

Our Commitment to Equity and Justice

We believe that people are entitled to dignity, respect, equity and justice. We champion a society that removes barriers. We reject racism and discrimination of any kind. We protest systemic and political inequities that marginalize people, recognizing that there is a history of structural racism in the United States. We will continue to learn and change to achieve justice. We know that strength comes from unity.