Direct Support Professional II-Residential

Center for Disability Services • Troy, NY

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Disability Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional II for its Residential Services. Openings are available at multiple locations throughout the Capital Region. Pay is commensurate with experience, residential program acuity, shift differentials, and completion of additional training. The role supports people with disabilities in residential settings and involves helping them build independence while respecting their choices, lifestyles, dignity, and right to take informed risks. A New York State driver's license is required.

Requirements

• New York State driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• One year of related experience is preferred.
• Evening and overnight availability is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• No-cost and low-cost health insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Generous paid time off.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Employee referral programs.
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
• Eight company-paid holidays.
• Retirement matching.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Early access to pay with RAIN.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED