Direct Support INTERN

NYSARC INC; Slingerlands (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive paid training

Group health & dental insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & sick time

Job summary

WWARC seeks a Direct Support Intern–Per Diem Direct Support Professional in Albany, NY to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential and day habilitation settings. The role is supervised and per diem, with a $17.00 hourly pay rate and shifts that vary by program need.

The intern will join a team dedicated to daily wellbeing and safety, participate in training, and may represent the agency at job fairs and recruitment events when available.

Qualifications

• High school students who are 16/17 or current high school students who are 16/17/18.
• NYS working papers required for 16/17 years old.
• Experience or interest in working with people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities is required.
• Must communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must successfully complete all pre-screening and training requirements required by regulation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily well-being and safety of individuals in a residential or day habilitation setting.
• Work under supervision of fully qualified staff at all times.
• Act as an ambassador at job fairs and recruitment events when available.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Interest in working with people with a

Education

High school student (16–18) or graduate (16–17)

Job description

Description

Our Residential and Day Habilitation programs located in Albany, NY currently have Direct Support Intern–Per Diem Direct Support Professional positions available. The pay rate for this position is $17.00 hour. The Direct Support Intern will only have supervised and restricted access to the people WWAARC supports and will work while in the presence, and under the direct supervision, of fully qualified staff at all times.

The Direct Support Intern is part of a team responsible for the daily well-being and safety of individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in a residential community home or day habilitation setting. When available or interested in doing so, act as an “ambassador” at job fairs and recruitment events.

Upon meeting the requirements of being 16-18 years of age and still in high school OR 16-17 years old and a high school graduate, the Direct Support Intern is expected to complete all clearance requirements, mandatory training and will be required to submit a transfer request to remain employed by WWAARC.

Anticipated Shifts:

Various shifts depending on program needs

The Direct Support Intern is also expected to be available to work during school breaks and/or holidays.

What’s in it for You?

You will work where you AND the work you do are valued! We offer:

• A positive work environment, focused on quality, professional growth, and development.
• Extensive paid training.
• A variety of employee discounts.
• Generous paid time off & sick time.
• Group health & dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Some positions with the potential to make your own schedule.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer WWAARC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other characteristic protected under applicable law. WWAARC is dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Requirements

• High school graduates who are 16/17 years old or current high school students who are 16/17/18 years old
• NYS working papers are required for 16/17 years old.
• Experience or interest in working with people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities is required.
• Must communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must successfully complete all pre-screening and training requirements required by regulation