Direct Support Professional - All Programs

About the role

Join Our Team – Earn Up to $20.25 as a Fully Trained DSP! Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real difference in people’s lives? At Living Resources, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to live with dignity, independence, and happiness. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll be part of a compassionate team that works hand-in-hand with families to provide exceptional care and peace of mind. Why Choose Living Resources? Competitive Pay – Earn up to $20.25/hour (based on program) Rewarding Work – Be the reason someone thrives every day Growth Opportunities – We invest in your professional development Supportive Team Culture – Work with a team that values inclusion, innovation, mentorship, personal growth, self-determination, and collaboration. To work for Living Resources is to make a difference in the lives of others. Living Resources provides individuals with disabilities and special needs the support they need to thrive and lead active, full lives. For many Living Resources employees, their work becomes an experience where they find fulfillment and develop both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in Group Homes with daily activities, including personal care.
• Work closely with individuals to help them achieve personal goals that allow them to live as independently as possible.
• Participate in Day Community Opportunity Programs: have fun with individuals who are independent within the community, help them reach goals by participating in the community and volunteering to reach short and long term goals (Warren County only).
• Provide educational and fun activities on-site and off-site in the community for Site Base Day Habilitation Programs (Schenectady and East Greenbush).
• As a Community Habilitation Instructor, provide supports as specified in the Life Plan and Staff Action Plan to people with developmental disabilities living at home with family, in a residential setting, or independently in the community.

Requirements

• Passionate about making a difference
• At least 18 years of age
• Have flexibility to work varying hours and to support other locations
• Have a Valid NYS Driver's license and a HS Diploma or GED
• Must be able to perform all tasks which require lifting, re-positioning and transferring without restriction

Benefits

• Paid Training
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Benefits package including Health, Dental & Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Programs
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Growth and advancement opportunities within the agency

Pay

$17.75 - $20.25 per hour (based on program)

Schedule

• Full-time/Part-time/Light Part-time, Various days of the week - Day, Evening and Awake/overnight shifts
• Day Community Opportunity Programs: Full Time, Monday - Friday - 8am - 4pm (Warren County)
• Site Base Day Habilitation Programs: Full Time, Monday - Friday - 8am - 4pm (Schenectady and East Greenbush)
• Community Habilitation Program: Part-time preferred/can build caseload up to Full-time hours, Various days of the week - Day, Afternoon & Evenings shifts