Direct Support Professional

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 dayGrowth Opportunities – We invest in your professional developmentSupportive Team Culture – Work with a team that values inclusion, innovation, mentorship, personal growth, self-determination, and collaborationWho We're Looking For:Compassionate & Kind-Hearted – You genuinely care about othersTeam Player – You thrive in a collaborative environmentPatient & Adaptable – You can handle changing workdays with easeReliable & Attentive – You're dependable and detail-orientedEager to Learn & Grow – You're always looking to develop new skillsReady to make a difference? Apply today and start your journey with Living Resources!Would you enjoy working in an organization that encourages your personal development? How would you like the flexibility to create the work-life balance you desire?These are just some of the things Living Resources can offer you!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. Ask our 150+ employees who have been here more than 10 years!Living Resources is seeking Direct Support Professionals for our Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga, and Warren County Group Homes, Day Programs and Community Settings.Our Direct Support Professionals support individuals in our Group Homes with their daily activities, including personal care. Direct Support Professionals work closely with the individuals we support to help them achieve personal goals that allow them to live as independently as possible.Schedule: Full-time/Part-time/Light Part-time, Various days of the week - Day, Evening and Awake/overnight shiftsOur Day Community Opportunity Programs have DSP opportunities currently. Do you want to have fun with our individuals who are independent within the community? We love to help them reach their goals by participating within the community, as well as volunteering to reach their short and long term goals. These are the only opportunities we have in Warren County.Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday - 8am - 4pmOur Site Base Day Habilitation Programs are seeking Direct Support Professionals to work with individuals at our on-site day program settings. Educational and fun activities are done on-site and off-site in the community. There are based in Schenectady and East Greenbush.Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday - 8am-4pmThrough our Community Habilitation Program, the Community Habilitation Instructor provides supports as specified in the Life Plan and Staff Action Plan to people with developmental disabilities living either at home with family, in a residential setting, or independently in the community.Schedule: Part-time preferred/can build caseload up to Full-time hours, Various days of the week - Day, Afternoon & Evenings shiftsRequirementsPassionate about making a differenceAt least 18 years of ageHave flexibility to work varying hours and to support other locationsHave a Valid NYS Driver's license and a HS Diploma or GEDMust be able to perform all tasks which require lifting, re-positioning and transferring without restrictionAs a Living Resources employee, you can expect:Paid TrainingGenerous paid time off (PTO)Comprehensive Benefits package including Health, Dental & Vision insuranceTuition ReimbursementRetirement ProgramsOngoing professional development and training opportunitiesGrowth and advancement opportunities within the agency