Direct Support Professional II-Residential

Center for Disability Services, Inc.; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Early Access to Pay with RAIN

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Life Insurance + LTD

8 Company Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Center for Disability Services, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professional II - Residential in Schenectady, NY. The role supports individuals in daily living, teamwork with care planners, and implementation of personalized care plans.

Openings are in multiple locations with a 24/7 schedule. Competitive hourly rate, benefits, and opportunities for training and growth are offered to qualified candidates who meet the requirements.

Qualifications

• NYS Driver's License required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Experience in direct support or similar role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join planning, implementation, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Assist and promote independence in daily living activities.
• Support and respect personal choices and dignity.
• Help implement personalized habilitation services per care plan.

Skills

NYS Driver's License

Lift 50 lbs

Team collaboration

Independence support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Direct Support Professional II-Residential### Direct Support Professional II-ResidentialApply: Schenectady, NY: Full time: Posted Today: JR103773### **Where people get better at life!**Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.**PLEASE BE AWARE THAT A NYS DRIVERS LICENSE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION**The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support. For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere. What We Are Looking For: Direct Support Professional II - Residential ServicesOpenings are available at multiple locations throughout the Capital Region.Rate of pay is commensurate on experience, Residential Program acuity, shift differentials and completion of additional trainings. Benefits:* Flexible scheduling options to include FT, PT and Per Diem/Relief in a 24/7 environment.* Weekend Only Positions Available* Evening and Overnight Availability a plus* No cost and low cost Health Insurance* Tuition Reimbursement* Generous Paid Time Off* Dental/Vision Insurance* Employee Referral Programs* Company Paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability* 8 Company Paid Holidays* Retirement Matching**Responsibilities:**Serve as a member of the person’s planning, implementation, and interdisciplinary teamsAssisting, promoting, and providing independence in the daily treatment, care, and services of the people we support. Respect the person’s choices, lifestyle, and their dignity to take informed risksHelp implement personalized habilitation services, which are outlined in their personalized care planAssist in acquisition of skills, including basic activities of daily living, self-care and household management for the people we support**Requirements:** NYS Driver's LicenseHigh School diploma or equivalentOne (1) year of related experience preferredMust be at least 18 years old and able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds to apply for this positionAt The Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.**Compensation Range:**$20.50 - $24.14 **Benefits:*** Medical Insurance* Dental Insurance* Vision Insurance* 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan* EAP (Employee Assistance Program)* Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)* Tuition Reimbursement* Early Access to Pay with RAIN* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)