4 PM to 12 PM - Direct Support Professional

Location: Rensselaer

Now is the perfect time to turn your passion for making a difference in people’s lives into a meaningful and rewarding career.

Lirio Resources is looking for exceptional employees who are skilled with compassionate caregiving and have the heart to support others in living life to the fullest. Join our team as a Direct Support Professional and help individuals with disabilities live more independently, achieve their goals, and thrive every day.

Our Direct Support Professionals provide assistance to individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities to live an independent life with assistance from caring professionals.

DSPs provide assistance in areas including, but not limited to:

Companionship Community engagement and socialization

Personal hygiene

Routine housekeeping tasks

Administration of medications

Money management

Nutrition, grocery shopping, and cooking

Attending medical appointments

Proper use of appliances and adaptive/assistive devices

Home safety, first aid, and emergency procedures

Our DSPs are an integral part of the individuals’ lives through the implementation of a person-centered individualized plan that enables those we serve to participate in thriving and vibrant communities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must pass background checks.

Must have a valid driver’s license, a working vehicle, personal vehicle insurance, and acceptable driving record.

Must be willing to work non-traditional hours (as required) to meet individual needs (evenings, weekends, and holidays).Excellent work and personal references required.

No experience required.

Additional expectations include the ability to complete all required written documentation and supporting reports of services provided;
Manage a variable work schedule with good attendance and punctuality;
Complete ongoing in-service and other educational training.

Weekend Premium:
Staff will receive a $1.00 increase to their hourly rate of pay.

Midnight Premium:
Staff will receive a $1.50 increase to their hourly rate of pay.

Our employees appreciate great benefits including:

Weekly pay with immediate direct deposit

Paid training and on-going support

Generous PTO package with sick time Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Free short-term disability insurance for FT employees

Free life insurance for FT Employees Elective Long-term Disability Insurance for FT employees

Ancillary benefits through a provider of choice

Retention Bonus Referral Bonus Holiday Pay Preferred/Premium weekend rates

Periodic staff incentives

Opportunities for advancement

Working with others who have a passion for the mission in a vibrant and socially diverse organization.

Working with a not-for-profit organization

Free onsite fitness centerhttps://lirioresources.org/

Who We Are:

Since 1953, our organization has embraced change to create meaningful opportunities and support for individuals with Intellectual and or Developmental Disabilities (IDD).Our Mission:
Lirio Resources equips individuals and families with support to participate fully in living, learning, working, and playing. Together, we are building a vibrant community for people of all abilities.

Our Vision:
In thriving communities, all people have equitable access to meaningful employment, affordable housing, and engaging activities. Vibrancy for all creates attachment, pride, and investment in a community. Having a physical or intellectual disability poses obstacles to equitable access. A community cannot truly thrive when segments of its population are excluded from accessing basic human needs. Our organization builds equitable access and rallies the community in the creation of a thriving community for all.
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