Come join The Arc Greater Hudson Valley, which is the largest organization in NY serving people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities!! The Arc Greater Hudson Valley is currently recruiting for Direct Support Professionals to join their Residential/ Nursing Team.

As a Direct Support Professional in our Residential/ Nursing 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.

Schedule: All shifts available 1st (generally 7a-3p), 2nd (generally 3p-11p) and 3rd (generally 11p-7a) Shifts, includes weekends and holidays

Hourly Pay: $14.87 (going up to $15.67 Jan. 1st, 2024) per hour plus Shift Differentials

Positions are currently available in Pleasant Valley.

Valid/ Clean NYS Drivers License Required (Must have for a minimum of 1 year). This is an Entry Level Position. We offer one week of paid training along with onsite 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, day trips, assisting the individual’s in achieving goals, and being a part of community involvement
• You also are eligible for paid time off - 33 days!!! (Vacation, Floating Holidays and Sick/ Unplanned Time).

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision and Dental
• 33 Paid Days off per year!!
• 401(K) with Agency match
• FSA Savings Plan
• Employee discounts
• Life insurance
• Gym reimbursement
• Any many more!!

To apply directly and to view our Job Descriptions, please visit our website at arcghvny.org/careers and complete the employment application for Dutchess County!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.67 - $16.17 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (1 year) (Required)

Work Location: In person