Direct Support Professional Residential - Schenectady /Niskayuna

## Description

**Direct Support Professional: Residential - Schenectady /Niskayuna**

**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**

**(This range reflects 20 years of experience)**

**Available Shifts:**

**Schenectady: shifts**

**Thursday 9am-9pm; Friday 9am-9pm and Saturday 9am-9pm (36 hours) NOT FT but is benefit eligible**

**Wednesday12pm to Thursday 12pm (includes asleep overnight) Friday 3pm to Saturday 9pm (includes asleep overnight) this is a FT position ; 40 hours at pay rate and overnights at asleep rate)**

**Sunday 9am - 9pm; Monday 12pm - Tuesday 12pm back on Tuesday 3pm - 9pm; Weds 12pm-5pm**

**Sat 9a-9p, Wednesday 9a-5p, Thursday 9a-9p, Friday 9a-5p (36 hours)**

**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 to learn more about Wildwood](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iw9PjrEd8M)

**Who we are looking for:**

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

**Requirements**

**Education/Experience:**

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

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
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## Qualifications
**Other Requirements:**

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