What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional Residential - Schenectady /Niskayuna position at Wildwood Programs?
Direct Support Professional: Residential - Schenectady /Niskayuna
Please submit an updated resume so that we can pay you for your experience!
Pay Range: $18.75-$24.30/hr based on verifiable direct care experience
Available Shifts
(This range reflects 20 years of experience)
Schenectady: shifts to fill
Wildwood Programs is a provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families. We hire those dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives.
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Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for caring, compassionate Direct Support Professionals to work full time in a Residential setting.
Requirements
Education/Experience:
Help the people who live there by assisting them in activities, like:
Other Requirements:
Please submit an updated resume so that we can pay you for your experience!
Pay Range: $18.75-$24.30/hr based on verifiable direct care experience
Available Shifts
(This range reflects 20 years of experience)
Schenectady: shifts to fill
- Sunday 9am -9pm; Monday 9am -9pm and Tuesday 9am -8pm (35 hours) NOT FT
- Wednesday 12pm to Thursday 12pm (includes asleep overnight) Friday 3pm to Saturday 9pm (includes asleep overnight) this is a FT position ; 40 hours at pay rate and overnights at asleep rate)
- Sunday 9am - 9pm; Monday 12pm - Tuesday 12pm back on Tuesday 3pm - 9pm; Weds 12pm-5pm
Wildwood Programs is a provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families. We hire those dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives.
Click to learn more about Wildwood
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for caring, compassionate Direct Support Professionals to work full time in a Residential setting.
Requirements
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- be positive and encouraging with those they support.
- be professional
- have patience and a positive attitude
- have a strong desire to help others
- enjoy teamwork
Help the people who live there by assisting them in activities, like:
- Cooking
- Doing laundry
- Running errands
- Teach people with disabilities how to do things on their own
- Taking individuals to appointments and activities
- Writing notes as needed.
- Helping individuals with tasks like cooking, cleaning, showering, toileting, shopping, and managing money
- Other duties as need
Other Requirements:
- A valid NYS license and clean driving record required
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
Salary : $19 - $24