What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional Residential position at The Arc Greater Hudson Valley, NY?
As a Direct Support Professional in our Residential program you will be providing individualized, person-centered, skills training and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities in home and community settings. This position is great for those who want to come to work and make a difference in people’s lives every day.
There is no experience in this field required. We offer paid training.
A Glimpse into the life of a Direct Support Professional:
Start your day by assisting the people we support get ready for their day, greet them when they come home after attending program or working at their community-based job, working together to prepare dinner and clean up, assist them getting ready for bed and doing household chores. When your day or evening or night is done, sit back and think of what you have accomplished and how you feel in assisting the people we provide supports and services to. You’ve made a difference in someone’s life.
DID YOU KNOW.....
- That being a direct support professional you can be paid to do things such as: Camping, vacations, gardening, picnics, daytrips, assisting the individual’s in achieving goals, and being a part of community involvement
- You also are eligible for paid time off (Vacation, Floating Holidays and Unplanned Time).
Benefits:
- Medical, Vision and Dental
- 401(K) with Agency match up to 4%
- FSA Savings Plan
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Gym reimbursement
Schedule: All shifts available, includes weekends and holiday
$16.80/hr Evening Shift Differential $1/hr Night Shift Differential $.50/hr
What is you need to join:
Minimum qualifications. You must have a valid Driver License with a minimum of one (1) year driving experience for this position.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.80 - $17.80 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Class D Driver License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Wurtsboro, NY (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Wurtsboro, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18
