Direct Support Professional - All Programs

Capital Region (Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady counties), NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Cohoes+NY+USA+12047)

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Description

Living Resources is a non-profit human services agency. Our core purpose is to support and empower individuals with disabilities or other life-challenging conditions to live with dignity, independence, and happiness.

Living Resources works with, and for, families by providing peace of mind. All employees are to be respectful and supportive of families. We are working with them as partners, providing care and services.

Our Values: Inclusive, Change Embracer or Innovator, Mentor, Personal growth, Self-determination and Teamwork/Collaboration

We are looking for people who are:

Compassionate while caring/supporting others

Kind hearted

Patient

Team Player

Adaptable with changing work days

Reliable and attentive

Eager to learn and grow

Would you enjoy working in an organization that encourages your personal development? How would you like the flexibility to create the work-life balance you desire?

These are just some of the things Living Resources can offer you!

To work for Living Resources is to make a difference in the lives of others. Living Resources provides individuals with disabilities and special needs the support they need to thrive and lead active, full lives. For many Living Resources employees, their work becomes an experience where they find fulfillment and develop both personally and professionally.Ask our 150+ employees who have been here more than 10 years!

We understand that working one-on-one with people who have disabilities, helping them in all aspects of daily life, takes a special person - someone who's dedicated, caring, patient and compassionate. Our employees find a sense of purpose in their work, knowing they're providing peace of mind to families.

Living Resources is seeking Direct Support Professionals for ourAlbany, Rensselaer, Schenectady & Saratoga County Group Homes, Day Programs and Community Settings.

Our Direct Support Professionals support individuals in ourGroup Homeswith their daily activities, including personal care. Direct Support Professionals work closely with the individuals we support to help them achieve personal goals that allow them to live as independently as possible.

Schedule: Full-time/Part-time/Light Part-time, Various days of the week - Day, Evening and Awake/overnight shifts

Pay: $16-$18/hour ( $1/hour pay differential on the weekends)

OurDay Community Opportunity Programshave DSP opportunities currently. Do you want to have fun with our individuals who are independent within the community? We love to help them reach their goals by participating within the community, as well as volunteering to reach their short and long term goals.

Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday - 8am - 4pm

Pay: $16/hour

OurSite Base Day Habilitation Programsare seeking Direct Support Professionals to work with individuals at our on-site day program settings. Educational and fun activities are done on-site and off-site in the community.

Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday - 7:30am - 3:30pm

Pay: $16.50/hour

Through ourCommunity Habilitation Program, the Community Habilitation Instructor provides supports as specified in the Life Plan and Staff Action Plan to people with developmental disabilities living either at home with family, in a residential setting, or independently in the community.

Schedule: Part-time preferred/can build caseload up to Full-time hours, Various days of the week - Day, Afternoon & Evenings shifts

Pay: $15 - $16/hour

Requirements

We would like to speak with those that are:

• Passionate about making a difference

• At least 18 years of age

• Have flexibility to work varying hours and to support other locations

• Have a Valid NYS Driver's license

As a Living Resources employee, you can expect:

• Pay rates up to $18/hour!

• Paid Training

• Generous paid time off (PTO)

• Comprehensive Benefits package including Health( we cover 100% of deductible costs for Health Insurance), Dental & Vision insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Retirement Programs

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

• Growth and advancement opportunities within the agency

Salary Description

$15.50 - $18/hour