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Direct Support ProfessionalCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany • Schenectady, NY, US
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Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany • Schenectady, NY, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

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

    • Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law :

    Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

    Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights

    Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

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