Direct Support Professional Residential - Awake Overnight

Wildwood Programs; Delmar (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildwood Programs is seeking a Direct Support Professional to join our residential team in Cohoes, NY. This full-time role provides awake overnight support from 10pm to 8am, Wednesday through Saturday, helping residents with daily living activities and ensuring safety.

Ideal candidates are compassionate, patient, and team-oriented, able to assist with cooking, laundry, errands, and teaching independent living skills while maintaining a supportive, respectful environment for residents and their

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid NYS license and clean driving record required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and be MED certified.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily activities in a residential setting.
• Support with cooking, laundry, errands and money management.
• Take individuals to appointments and write notes as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Patience

Professional

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional: Residential - Cohoes

Pay Range: $19.45-$25.05/hr based on verifiable direct care experience

(This Range Reflects 20 Years Of Experience)

Available Shift

Wednesday-Saturday 10p-8am - Awake overnight (40 hours)

Who We Are

Wildwood Programs is a provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community- based supports to people with disabilities and their families. We hire those dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for caring, compassionate Direct Support Professionals to work full time in a Residential setting.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Successful Candidates Will

• be positive and encouraging with those they support.
• be professional
• have patience and a positive attitude
• have a strong desire to help others
• enjoy teamwork

What does a Direct Support Professional do in a residential setting?

Help the people who live there by assisting them in activities, like:

• Cooking
• Doing laundry
• Running errands
• Teach people with disabilities how to do things on their own

Job Duties May Include

• Taking individuals to appointments and activities
• Writing notes as needed.
• Helping individuals with tasks like cooking, cleaning, showering, toileting, shopping, and managing money
• Other duties as need

Qualifications

Other Requirements:

• A valid NYS license and clean driving record required
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to be med certified