Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Community Services

At Vanderheyden, our caring and professional staff works hard to provide individuals with the skills necessary to enhance self-esteem and self-confidence, and to engage in experiences that lead to personal growth and to live health and productive lives. We have openings in Schodack, Averill Park, Glens Falls, Rensselaer, Troy, and East Greenbush. Vanderheyden is currently seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for full-time or Part-Time, Days, Evenings and Overnights in our Community Services programs. The DSP is responsible for maintaining an environment of care that is safe & therapeutic, providing direct care to individuals per agency policy, implementing appropriate supervision according to daily schedules, dispensing medication per agency policy, assisting with hygiene including showering, preparing food in accordance with dietary plans and safely transporting individuals as assigned per level of supervision required.

Required Education, Knowledge, and Skills:

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree preferred Valid NYS driver's license Ability to perform restraints and maintain TCI or SCIP certification Please apply on our website: www.vanderheyden.org Comprehensive Benefit Package including shift differentials, medical/dental/vision insurances, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more! Vanderheyden is committed to the Sanctuary Model - a blueprint for clinical and organizational change which, at its core, promotes safety and recovery from adversity through the active creation of a trauma-informed community. The Sanctuary Model's focus is not only on the people who seek services, but equally on the people and systems that provide those services. Vanderheyden as an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, military or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, prior arrest or conviction record or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching 403(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Paid training Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Which location are you interested in?

Work Location:

In person