Direct Support Professional - Group Homes
- Driver's license
Open in 4 locations
Living Resources posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
New York
4 open- $17.75–$20.25/hr
Full time, Part time · Posted 1mo ago
- $17.75–$20.25/hr
East Greenbush, NY (opens in new tab)
Full time, Part time · Posted 5mo ago
- $17.75–$20.25/hr
Saratoga Springs, NY (opens in new tab)
Full time, Part time · Posted 5mo ago
- $17.75–$20.25/hr
Schenectady, NY (opens in new tab)
Full time, Part time · Posted 5mo ago
How this pay compares
This posting states $17.75–$20.25 an hour. Open direct support professional jobs in New York post a median of $19.54 an hour, the middle half $19–$19.97, across 228 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Direct support professionals employed in New York earn a median of $19.05 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
Direct support professionals in New York: pay by town and employer
The Caregivers & Home Health Aides job market: pay, applicant demand and hiring, researched nightly
About the job
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
Who We’re Looking For
Compassionate & Kind-Hearted – You genuinely care about others
Team Player – You thrive in a collaborative environment
Patient & Adaptable – You can handle changing workdays with ease
Reliable & Attentive – You’re dependable and detail-oriented
Eager to Learn & Grow – You’re always looking to develop new skills
Ready 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 County Group Homes . 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.
We understand that working one-on-one with people who have disabilities, helping them in all aspects of daily life, takes a special person - someone who's dedicated, caring, patient and compassionate. Our employees find a sense of purpose in their work, knowing they're providing peace of mind to families.
All Shifts available
Full-time, Part-time and Light Part-time - Weekdays & Weekends - Day hours, Evening shifts & Awake/overnights.
Requirements
We would like to speak with those that are
- 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
As a Living Resources employee, you can expect
- 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
From Living Resources's job posting for Albany, NY, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
Selected agencies hiring now
All agencies and apps →
Cross Country HealthcareTravel nursing agency
A national staffing company placing travel nurses, allied professionals, therapists and locum tenens providers, with local and per diem work too.
Places: Nurses, NPs & PAs, Doctors, CNAs & PCTs

White Glove PlacementTravel nursing agency
Places travel, local, per diem and locum tenens clinicians across nursing, allied health, behavioral health and physician roles.
Places: Nurses, NPs & PAs, Doctors, CNAs & PCTs
These agencies and apps pay CareJobs.Now a referral fee when someone we introduce is placed or signs up. It costs you nothing and never changes your pay. Hospital and clinic jobs below keep their own order.
Sponsored jobs from job networks, which pay CareJobs.Now when you click one.
Free tools for this application: check your resume against this job, answer the application's questions or see every free tool.
New caregiver and home health aide jobs in New York, by email
One email a week with the newest ones, straight from the employers' own careers sites, with the pay each posting states. Free, stop anytime.
About Living Resources
Living Resources hires caregivers, mental health staff and nursing assistants in Albany, Schenectady and other towns in New York.
Hires in New YorkPay on its listings: 95% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
More open jobs at Living Resources
- Admissions CounselorAlbany, NY
- Direct Support Professional - Day Programs9 openings in United States
- Direct Support Professional - All ProgramsCohoes, NY$17.75–$20.25/hr
- Career Counselor IIAlbany, NY$23.50–$28/hr
- Career Counselor IAlbany, NY$22–$28/hr
- Direct Support Professional - Schenectady Site-BaseSchenectady, NY$18.25–$19.25/hr
More caregiver and home health aide jobs
- CaregiverHealth Services · Coatesville, PA
- Direct Care WorkerHealth Services · 14 openings in United States
- Direct Support ProfessionalHearts and Hands of Care · 9 openings in United States
- Direct Support Professional (Evenings & Weekends)Hearts and Hands of Care · Anchorage, AK
- CNA / Home Health Aide/ PCA / AssistantDentserv Dental Services · 17 openings in United States
- Certified Home Health Aide CHHAFox Trail Memory Care · 6 openings in United States
Experienced in home care or senior care?
One profile for every employer here. Hospitals, clinics and care companies ask us for people with a specific license, specialty, language or schedule: add yours once, and when a job fits, we introduce you, only with your yes. Free.
Living Resources openings, sent to you weekly
Each week we send the newest postings from Living Resources's own careers site, along with similar openings at other hospitals and care employers. It costs nothing and you can stop anytime.