Direct Support Professional Residential- Supportives

## Description

**Direct Support Professional: Supportives**

**Pay Range: $18.75- $24.30/hr based on verifiable direct care experience**

**Please submit an updated resume so that we can pay you for your experience!**

**Available Shifts:**

**1. Schenectady: 8am-4pm Sunday-Thursday with flexibility to work some evenings as needed.**

**2. Schenectady: 9am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday**

**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 people’s lives.

**Who we are looking for:**

We are looking for caring, compassionate Direct Support Professionals to support multiple individuals living in a community setting in the Capital district.

**Requirements:**

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Ability to travel to different sites as needed
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, work time and days may fluctuate due to individuals' needs.

**Successful candidates will be:**

• positive and encouraging with those they support.
• professional
• have patience and a positive attitude

• **What does a Direct Support Professional for supportives do?**
• Help the people who live independently in the community by assisting them according to their needs.
• **Job duties may include:**

• Taking individuals to appointments and activities
• Supporting individuals with tasks like:
• cooking, cleaning, and managing money
• Writing notes as needed
• Other duties as need

## Qualifications
**Requirements:**

• A valid NYS license and clean driving record required
• Ability to lift 50lbs