Relief Direct Support Professional

Center for Disability Services, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Center for Disability Services, Inc. is seeking a Relief Direct Support Professional in Albany, NY.

This role supports individuals by participating in planning and interdisciplinary teams, promoting independence, and assisting with daily living activities in line with each person’s care plan. You will help implement habilitation services, encourage self-care, and respect each person’s choices and dignity while adhering to safety guidelines and organizational values.

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.
• Assisting, promoting, and providing independence in daily treatment, care, and services.
• Respect the person’s choices, lifestyle, and dignity to take informed risks.
• Help implement personalized habilitation services per the care plan and assist in acquiring daily living skills.

Skills

Empathy for disabilities

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Relief Direct Support Professional### Relief Direct Support ProfessionalApply: Albany, NY: Variable time: Posted 3 Days Ago: JR103168### **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:** Relief DSPOpenings are available at multiple locations throughout the Capital Region.**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:**$18.47 - $18.47### About UsFor 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.