Direct Support Professional (Day Hab- WATCH)
Pay: $18.60 – $20.25 per hour
Job description:
Direct Support Professional at our WATCH Program
Cardinal Hayes Home for Children is seeking a Habilitation Aide !
As the Direct Support Professional, you will provide transportation, daily care, training, supervision, and support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a Day Habilitation/ Prevocational Day Program. This includes hands-on physical care and/or assistance with activities of daily living, and implementing teaching programs, behavior plans, and habilitation plans to help individuals accomplish their program goals.
Visit our website at https://cardinalhayeshome.org/ for more information about our agency.
Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8 am – 3:30 pm
Qualifications:
- High school diploma is desired
- Experience with working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred
- Must have the physical ability to perform physical interventions if necessary
- Valid driver’s license is required
- Minimal proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading English
What we offer:
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Health, vision, dental, and more
- 403(b) Savings Plan with company contributions
- 30 paid days off per year including vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Career Ladder: Ongoing training, development, and advancement opportunities
- Employee Discount Program: Discounts on travel, events, movie tickets, tours, and theme parks…and more!
Responsibilities:
- Develop a positive relationship/rapport with individuals receiving services
- Provide physical care, including toileting, assisting with hygiene and feeding, and observing health status
- Implement training programs and promote development toward independence
- Provide recreational and social development activities
- Collect and record data accurately and timely
- Ensure health and safety of individuals
- Provide a clean and orderly physical environment
- Attend trainings and staff meetings
Come join our supportive, and caring team to help enrich the lives of others!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Driver’s License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Millbrook, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person