Direct Support Professional Residential- PART TIME- Capital Region

## Description

**Direct Support Professional: Residential - PART TIME - Capital Region**

**Shifts available:**

**Schenectady: 9am-9pm Fridays and Saturdays(20 hours) This is part time benefit eligible position**

**Schenectady: 5PM on Fridays through 8PM on Saturdays; (20 hours +7 hours overnight paid at the asleep rate) **This is part time benefit eligible position****

****Schenectady:**1pm-11pm Sunday, 6pm-11pm Monday, 6pm-11pm Tuesday. (20 hours)**

**Schenectady: Thursday: 11AM - 9PM, Friday: 11AM - 9PM, Saturday: 11AM - 5PM (26 hours)**

**Schenectady: Monday: 8am-4pm, Tuesday: 8am-2pm, Wed: 8am-2pm (20 hours)**

**East Greenbush :****Tuesday: 5pm-8pm,****Wednesday: 5pm-9pm,****Thursday: 5pm-10pm,****Friday: 5pm-8pm,****Sat- 5p-10pm****(20 hours)****This is part time benefit eligible position.**

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

**Pay Range: $19.45-$25.05/hr based on verifiable direct care experience**

**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. [Click here to learn more about Wildwood](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iw9PjrEd8M&t=5s)

**Who we are looking for:**

We are looking for caring, compassionate Direct Support Professionals to work full time in a Residential setting.

**Successful candidates will:**

• be positive and encouraging with those they support.
• be professional
• have patience and a positive attitude
• have a strong desire to help others
• enjoy teamwork

**What does a Direct Support Professional do in a residential setting?**

Help the people who live there by assisting them in activities, like

• Cooking
• Doing laundry
• Running errands
• Teach people with disabilities how to do things on their own

**Job duties may include:**

• Taking individuals to appointments and activities
• Writing notes as needed.
• Helping individuals with tasks like cooking, cleaning, showering, toileting, shopping, and managing money
• Other duties as need

## Qualifications
**Other Requirements:**

• A valid NYS license and clean driving record required
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Ability to lift 50lbs