Direct Support Professional
Catholic Charities Disabilities Services
Albany, NY, USA
30+ days ago
Full-time Onsite
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Are you Ready to Launch Your Career? 🚀 

 

 

Join us in our mission as a Direct Support Professional at Catholic Charities Disabilities Services.

Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do. 

 

At Catholic Charities hiring decisions are personal. So personal, in fact, that every application is screened by a member of the HR team or a trained hiring manger!

 

As the Direct Support Professional, you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through: 

  • 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 $18.58/hour *starting rate is determined by program assigned*

Direct Support Professional Maximum Salary: $18.52/hour or $20.58/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 4 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: 

  • All employees must consent to a full criminal background check and fingerprinting

 

We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits: 

  • For benefit-eligible positions: 
  • Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance 
  • Retirement planning options 
  • 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) 
  • A diverse and inclusive work environment 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.) 
  • Exciting referral bonuses 
  • Ongoing training and development 
  • Recognition and Awards 
  • Career Growth 
  • A collaborative team culture 

  

Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest. 

  

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)