Direct Support Professional - All Programs
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Living Resources is hiring a Direct Support Professional - All Programs. Living Resources is seeking compassionate and kind-hearted Direct Support Professionals to join their team. This role involves working hand-in-hand with families to provide exceptional care and peace of mind to individuals with disabilities, empowering them to live with dignity, independence, and happiness. The position offers competitive pay, rewarding work, growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture.
Key focus areas include Support individuals in Group Homes with daily activities, including personal care, Work closely with individuals to help them achieve personal goals, and Participate in community activities with individuals.
Successful candidates bring Must Be 18+, Valid NYS Driver's License, and High School Diploma Or GED. Important skills include Passionate About Making A Difference. Preferred (not required): Compassionate, Kind-Hearted, Team Player, and Patient.
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Direct Support Professional - All Programs
Capital Region (Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, and Warren counties), NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Cohoes+NY+USA+12047)
Job Type
Full-time, Part-time
Description
Join Our Team – Earn Up to $20.25 as a Fully Trained DSP!
Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real difference in people’s lives? AtLiving Resources, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community dedicated toempowering individuals with disabilitiesto live with dignity, independence, and happiness.
As aDirect Support Professional (DSP), you’ll be part of a compassionate team that workshand-in-hand with familiesto provide exceptional care and peace of mind.
Why Choose Living Resources?
*Competitive Pay – Earn up to $20.25/hour (based on program)
*Rewarding Work – Be the reason someone thrives every day
*Growth Opportunities – We invest in your professional development
*Supportive Team Culture– Work with a team that valuesinclusion, innovation, mentorship, personal growth, self-determination, and collaboration
Who We’re Looking For:
Compassionate & Kind-Hearted– You genuinely care about others
Team Player– You thrive in a collaborative environment
Patient & Adaptable– You can handle changing workdays with ease
Reliable & Attentive– You’re dependable and detail-oriented
Eager to Learn & Grow– You’re always looking to develop new skills
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and start your journey with Living Resources!
Would you enjoy working in an organization that encourages your personal development? How would you like the flexibility to create the work-life balance you desire?
These are just some of the things Living Resources can offer you!
To work for Living Resources is to make a difference in the lives of others. Living Resources provides individuals with disabilities and special needs the support they need to thrive and lead active, full lives. For many Living Resources employees, their work becomes an experience where they find fulfillment and develop both personally and professionally.Ask our 150+ employees who have been here more than 10 years!
Living Resources is seeking Direct Support Professionals for ourAlbany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga, and Warren County Group Homes, Day Programs and Community Settings.
Our Direct Support Professionals support individuals in ourGroup Homeswith their daily activities, including personal care. Direct Support Professionals work closely with the individuals we support to help them achieve personal goals that allow them to live as independently as possible.
Schedule: Full-time/Part-time/Light Part-time, Various days of the week - Day, Evening and Awake/overnight shifts
OurDay Community Opportunity Programshave DSP opportunities currently.Do you want to have fun with our individuals who are independent within the community? We love to help them reach their goals by participating within the community, as well as volunteering to reach their short and long term goals. These are the only opportunities we have in Warren County.
Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday - 8am - 4pm
OurSite Base Day Habilitation Programsare seeking Direct Support Professionals to work with individuals at our on-site day program settings. Educational and fun activities are done on-site and off-site in the community. There are based in Schenectady and East Greenbush.
Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday - 8am-4pm
Through ourCommunity Habilitation Program, the Community Habilitation Instructor provides supports as specified in the Life Plan and Staff Action Plan to people with developmental disabilities living either at home with family, in a residential setting, or independently in the community.
Schedule: Part-time preferred/can build caseload up to Full-time hours, Various days of the week - Day, Afternoon & Evenings shifts
Requirements
We would like to speak with those that are:
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Passionate about making a difference
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At least 18 years of age
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Have flexibility to work varying hours and to support other locations
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Have a Valid NYS Driver's license and a HS Diploma or GED
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Must be able to perform all tasks which require lifting, re-positioning and transferring without restriction
As a Living Resources employee, you can expect:
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Paid Training
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Generous paid time off (PTO)
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Comprehensive Benefits package including Health, Dental & Vision insurance
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Retirement Programs
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Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
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Growth and advancement opportunities within the agency
Salary Description
$17.75 - $20.25/hour
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