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About the Role
The Center for Disability Services is seeking Weekend Warrior Direct Support Professionals (Float) to support residential programs. This role involves assisting individuals with their daily treatment, care, and services to promote independence.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation of staff action plans and complete associated documentation.
- Promote independence, community inclusion, individualization, and productivity.
- Respect personal choice, lifestyles, and dignity while allowing informed risk-taking.
- Be flexible to work at any residential location based on program and staffing needs.
Requirements
- Travel to programs in the Capital Region area is required.
- Must have specialized training: First Aid, CPR, SCIP-R, OPWDD Medication Administration Certification, and CFDS Authorized Driver within 90 days of employment.
- Complete additional program-specific training requirements during the first six months of employment.
- Maintain certifications continuously to remain in the position.
- NYS Driver's License required.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1 year of job-related experience preferred, specifically in working with individuals with developmental disabilities or in nursing home or home care settings.
Skills
- First Aid
- CPR
- SCIP-R
- OPWDD Medication Administration Certification
- CFDS Authorized Driver
Location
- Capital Region
Work Type
- Weekend Coverage
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1 year of job-related experience preferred
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $21.55 - $21.55
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Early Access to Pay with RAIN
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
About the Company
- The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation, and achievement to people with disabilities.
- 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 we offer are not available elsewhere.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.