Looking for a fulfilling career? We're hiring direct support staff to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Perks of working with Heritage Christian include schedule flexibility, a supportive work culture, job training and professional growth. Best of all, the direct support role offers a job with purpose and the chance to make your community better.

We’re making the hiring process easier by using a video interviewing technology called HireVue. After completing your online application, record your job interview using your computer or smartphone at a time that works for you. HireVue will send you an email with a link and instructions. If you can’t complete your interview right away, we’d love for you to complete it within a few days. One of our recruiters will be in touch within one to two business days with next steps. We can’t wait to see what you have to offer.

Text “START” to 47257  or Click HERE to opt in to receive the invite via text message. Message and data rates may apply.

• Listen attentively and take a genuine interest in the people you’re supporting
• Offer support with personal hygiene and keeping their schedules
• Encourage people to deepen meaningful relationships with friends, family and loved ones, which includes get-togethers, phone calls and more
• Assist with medical needs, including monitoring health, administering medication and completing accurate documentation
• Drive agency vehicles to provide transportation for people
• Collaborate with co-workers to maintain a positive and safe work environment

Schedule

Full-time and part-time positions are available with lots of flexibility. Schedules may include evenings, overnights, days and weekends.

Locations

We have positions throughout Erie and Niagara counties, including Amherst, Clarence, Grand Island, Lancaster, Lockport, Lockport, Lewiston, Hamburg, North Tonawanda, Sanborn, Tonawanda and Wheatfield.  Our regional office is located at 130 John Muir Drive, Suite 106, Amherst, NY 14228. 

• A valid driver’s license is preferred and reliable transportation to and from work is required
• Strong communication skills
• The physical ability to lift and transfer people who rely on wheelchairs for mobility
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to use a computer efficiently

Benefits 

• Residential positions start at $15.75/hour, with opportunity to earn more for certain shifts.
• Holidays — Full-time employees receive 11 paid holidays a year, including three that can be flexed for days that are important to them.
• Vacation time — begin to accrue vacation time immediately and can use vacation hours after six months of benefit-eligible employment.
• Paid sick leave — All employees begin to accrue paid sick leave immediately upon hire and can use it upon accrual as needed.
• Retirement plan – Heritage Christian Services contributes to employee retirement funds after 12 months and/or 1,000 hours of employment; it’s invested money that employees can use at upon retirement.

Heritage Christian Services is a place to grow

You don't need experience to work with people with disabilities. We provide all of your education and training. You may be a great fit for direct support if you have a passion for working with people and want to make a difference every day.

Our Commitment to Equity and Justice

We believe that people are entitled to dignity, respect, equity and justice. We champion a society that removes barriers. We reject racism and discrimination of any kind. We protest systemic and political inequities that marginalize people, recognizing that there is a history of structural racism in the United States. We will continue to learn and change to achieve justice. We know that strength comes from unity. 

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