• Direct Support Professional

    Catholic Charities of the Dioscese of Albany (Schenectady, NY)


    $16.52 To $20.52 Hourly

     

    Catholic Charities is an organization that values helping others at any stage in their life, regardless of race, creed, or lifestyle. We place a special emphasis on helping those who are economically poor and the vulnerable. Catholic Charities is made up of multiple geographic and service-specific agencies. We are privileged to make a difference and love what we do. We value work-life balance and offer an extensive benefit package.

     

    We are currently hiring for a Direct Support Professional, to work within our Catholic Charities Disabilities Services agency. As a Direct Support Professional, you would be responsible for:

     

    + Assisting, providing and promoting independence in individuals’ daily treatment, care and services

    + Administering medications accurately and in accordance with agency policy and procedures

    + Maintaining a current knowledge base of the population served by the agency’s mission and their physical, health and emotional related needs

    + This position is expected to respect the individual’s personal choice, lifestyles and their dignity to make decisions for themselves

     

    Direct Support Professional Minimum Salary: $16.52/hour or $18.52/hour *starting rate is determined by program assigned*

     

    Direct Support Professional Maximum Salary: $18.52/hour or $20.52/hour **once all required trainings have been completed**

     

    Direct Support Professional Schedule: Full-time and part-time, morning, evening, and awake overnight shifts available

     

    **The training requirements are 5 days of Orientation, SCIP CPR/First Aid, and Medication Administration Certification, including successful completion of medication pours. All of these trainings are paid and hosted by Catholic Charities Disabilities Services.

    *We offer a differential for any hours worked between 3pm Friday and 7am Monday*

    Qualifications:

    + High School Diploma or GED

    + All employees must consent to a full criminal background check and fingerprinting

    Benefits:

    + Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

    + Retirement planning options

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Generous Time Off (As an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year based on your standard work day)

    + Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)

    + Monthly Employer Funded HRA

    + Tuition Reimbursement

    + Click here for our Benefits Brochure (https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:e4777ca6-82e3-4b68-b717-1559c6036e59)

     

    Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:

    Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla)

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights

     

    Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-act)