Direct Support Professional- Residential Weekend Warrior Float

10 Center for Disability Svcs Inc; United States; Vor Ort; USD 24.000 - 35.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

EAP

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Early Access to Pay with RAIN

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Zusammenfassung

The Center for Disability Services is seeking a Weekend Warrior Direct Support Professional (Float) to support our Residential Programs in the Capital Region and North Country of New York. This role promotes independence and quality of daily care for individuals with developmental disabilities in a dynamic, goal‑oriented team setting.

Responsibilities include implementing staff action plans, documenting care, and remaining flexible to work at multiple residential locations as needs change.

Qualifikationen

• First Aid, CPR, SCIP-R and OPWDD Medication Administration Certification required within 90 days.
• NYS Driver's License required within 90 days of employment.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year of related experience preferred, especially with individuals with developmental disabilities or working in nursing home or home care settings.

Aufgaben

• Assist in implementing all elements of staff action plans and complete associated documentation.
• Promote independence, community inclusion, individualization and productivity while respecting the persons supported personal choice, lifestyles and dignity to take informed risks.
• Must be flexible to work at any residential location as program and staffing needs change on a day to day basis.

Kenntnisse

First Aid

CPR

SCIP-R

OPWDD Medication Administration

CFDS Authorized Driver

Ausbildung

High School diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

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

We are searching for Weekend Warrior Direct Support Professionals(Float) to support our Residential Programs at an enhanced compensation rate. This position is responsible for assisting, providing and promoting independence in residential individuals’ daily treatment, care and services.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting in the implementation of all elements of staff action plans and completing associated documentation
• Promoting independence, community inclusion, individualization and productivity while respecting the persons supported personal choice, lifestyles and their dignity to take informed risks are critical functions of the job
• Must be flexible to work at any residential location as program and staffing needs change on a day to day basis

Requirements

• Traveling to programs in the Capital Region area is required
• Weekend Coverage - Must be have specialized training
• First Aid, CPR, SCIP-R, OPWDD Medication Administration Certification, and CFDS Authorized Driver within the 90 days of employment.
• Must complete additional program specific training requirements during first six months of employment.
• Employee must maintain certifications continuously to remain in this position
• NYS Driver's License required
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of job related experience preferred, specifically in working with individuals with developmental disabilities or working in nursing home or home care settings

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation Range: $21.55 - $21.55

• 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)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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.