About this role
Direct Support Professional: Residential - PART TIME - Capital Region
Shifts available:
Schenectady: Thursday: 11AM - 9PM, Friday: 11AM - 9PM, Saturday: 11AM - 5PM (26 hours)
Schenectady: Monday: 8am-4pm, Tuesday: 8am-2pm, Wed: 8am-2pm (20 hours)
East Greenbush : Tuesday: 5pm-8pm, Wednesday: 5pm-9pm, Thursday: 5pm-10pm, Friday: 5pm-8pm, Sat- 5p-10pm (20 hours) This is part time benefit eligible position.
Schenectady: 11am-11pm Sunday/ Monday-Wednesday 5pm-11pm
Please submit an updated resume so that we can pay you for your experience!
Pay Range: $19.45-$25.05/hr based on verifiable direct care experience
Who we are:
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 peoples lives. Click here 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.
Successful candidates will:
- 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
What does a Direct Support Professional do in a residential setting?
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
Job duties may include:
- 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
Qualifications
Other Requirements:
- A valid NYS license and clean driving record required
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Ability to lift 50lbs