Direct Support Professional – Residential

10 Center for Disability Svcs Inc; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling FT/PT/Per Diem

Weekend Only Positions Available

Evening and Overnight Availability

Health Insurance - No cost/low cost

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Referral Programs

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

8 Company Paid Holidays

Retirement Matching

Job summary

Center for Disability Services seeks Resident Counselor openings in the Capital Region. Pay is commensurate with experience, with additional shift differentials and trainings offered.

Responsibilities include participating in planning and interdisciplinary teams, promoting independence in daily living, and implementing personalized care plans to support clients with varying acuity.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of related experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the person’s planning, implementation, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Assist, promote, and provide independence in daily treatment, care, and services.
• Respect the person’s choices, lifestyle, and dignity to take informed risks.
• Help implement personalized habilitation services outlined in the care plan.
• Assist in acquisition of skills including basic activities of daily living, self-care, and household management.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Where people get better at life! Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.

What We Are Looking For:

Resident Counselor Openings 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 teams
• Assisting, 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 risks
• Help implement personalized habilitation services, which are outlined in their personalized care plan
• Assist in acquisition of skills, including basic activities of daily living, self‑care and household management for the people we support

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of related experience preferred
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds to apply for this position

At 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: $17.60 - $18.69

For over 80 years, the Center for Disability Services has served as a trusted community leader, providing innovative programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities here in the Capital Region and North Country.

We are committed to empowering individuals to lead full, independent lives, and have served over 12,000 people to date.

At the Center, we firmly believe that no job is too small when it comes to making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.

As a team, every employee plays an integral part in our mission to empower individuals and promote independence.

Whether you're directly involved in patient care, coordinating programs, managing operations, or providing essential support, your contribution is vital to creating a brighter and more accessible world for those we serve.

Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.