Direct Support Professional Job at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, Clifton Park, NY

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  • Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany
  • Clifton Park, NY

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)

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Currently hiring, Night shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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