Direct Support Professional II-Residential
About The Position
The Center for Disability Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional II for Residential Services, with openings at multiple locations throughout the Capital Region. The role supports people with disabilities in residential programs and promotes independence, dignity, informed choice, and personalized habilitation. Compensation is based on experience, residential program acuity, shift differentials, and completion of additional trainings. A New York State driver's license is required. The organization offers full-time, part-time, and per-diem/relief opportunities in a 24/7 environment; weekend-only positions are also available, and evening or overnight availability is a plus.
Requirements
- New York State driver's license.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- One year of related experience 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 basic activities of daily living, self-care, and household management.
Benefits
- No-cost and low-cost health insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Generous paid time off.
- Dental insurance.
- 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).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
