Direct Support Professional - Dryden, NY

Overview

Earn $18 per hour!

In addition, we offer $hift Differentials for Weekend and Overnight Shifts. Earn as much as $20.50 to start!

Our competitive benefits include a continuum of health care options for families and individuals, funding and time for continuing education, retirement investment with employer match, paid vacation for school holidays and breaks, paid sick time, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children/grandchildren of full time staff.

Join our Residential Program to support individuals with developmental disabilities with their daily living activities, creating opportunities to be full and engaged members of their communities. Our Direct Support Professional staff work as part of a team in a group home setting, supporting residents with household tasks such as meal planning and preparation, laundry and light housework, as well as assisting with personal care as required.  In terms of work locations listed above, you will have the option of expressing your preferred locations at time of interview.

Those working fewer than 10 scheduled hours per week will earn $17.25 per hour.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day responsibilities may include cooking, cleaning, shopping, meal preparation, laundry, etc. Will also assist individuals living in the residence with eating, getting in and out of wheelchair, bathing, etc. as needed.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED is required. Successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, strong written and oral communications skills, and a commitment to furthering human interdependence.