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Posted 1 month ago
Direct Support Professional – Residential
WatervlietOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Provides direct care and support to residents in a residential program, assisting with daily living activities, habilitation services, and personalized care plans to promote independence and dignity.
About this role
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: Resident Counselor
Openings are available at multiple locations throughout the Capital Region.
Rate of pay is commensurate on experience, Residential Program acuity, shift differentials and completion of additional trainings.
Benefits:
- Flexible scheduling options to include FT, PT and Per Diem/Relief in a 24/7 environment.
- Weekend Only Positions Available
- Evening and Overnight Availability a plus
- No cost and low cost Health Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Dental/Vision Insurance
- Employee Referral Programs
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
- 8 Company Paid Holidays
- Retirement Matching
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:
$17.60 - $18.69Benefits:
- 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)
Skills
Activities Of Daily Living AssistanceCPR And First AidHabilitation ServicesHousehold ManagementInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationPersonalized Care PlanningPerson-centered PlanningSelf-care Support
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