Direct Support Professional - Resident Counselor

Direct Support Professional - Resident Counselor Direct Support Altamont, New York Salary: USD 16.81 - 21.31 HourlyApply Description Who We Are: The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support. For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere. What We Are Looking For: Resident Counselor Openings are available at multiple locations throughout the Capital Region including Albany, Clifton Park, Troy, Schenectady, Scotia, Saratoga and many more! Rate of pay is commensurate on experience, Residential Program acuity, shift differentials and completion of additional trainings. Benefits:

Flexible scheduling options to include FT, PT and Per Diem/Relief in a 24/7 environment.

Weekend Only Positions Available

Evening and Overnight Availability a plus

No cost and low cost Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Referral Programs

Company Paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability

8 Company Paid Holidays

Retirement Matching

Responsibilities:

Serve as a member of the person’s planning, implementation, and interdisciplinary teams

Assisting, promoting, and providing independence in the daily treatment, care, and services of the people we support. Respect the person’s choices, lifestyle, and their dignity to take informed risks

Help implement personalized habilitation services, which are outlined in their personalized care plan

Assist in acquisition of skills, including basic activities of daily living, self-care and household management for the people we support

Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent

One (1) year of related experience preferred

Must be at least 18 years old and able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds to apply for this position

The compensation range for this position is $16.81 to $21.31. Rate of pay is commensurate on experience, Residential Program acuity, shift differentials and completion of additional trainings.

At The Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.

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