Direct Support Professional II-Residential

The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support. For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York's largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. 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.

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 we support; Respect the person's choices, lifestyle, and dignity to take informed risks; Help implement personalized habilitation services outlined in the 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

NYS Driver's License; High School diploma or equivalent; One (1) year of related experience preferred; Must be at least 18 years old; Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

Nice to have

Evening and Overnight Availability

Benefits

Flexible scheduling options (FT, PT and Per Diem/Relief) in a 24/7 environment; Weekend Only Positions Available; No cost and low cost Health Insurance; Medical Insurance; Dental Insurance; Vision Insurance; Dental/Vision Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; Generous Paid Time Off; Generous Paid Time Off (PTO); Employee Referral Programs; Company Paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability; 8 Company Paid Holidays; Retirement Matching; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; EAP (Employee Assistance Program); Early Access to Pay with RAIN; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)