Direct Support Professional

NYSARC INC; Slingerlands (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive paid training

Employee discounts

Paid time off & sick time

Group health & dental insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Shift differentials

DSP sign-on bonus

Job summary

A regional support agency in Slingerlands, NY, is looking for Direct Support Professionals to provide support and care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Positions are available full-time and part-time, with shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and overnights. This role offers a pay rate of $20 per hour along with extensive training, various employee discounts, generous paid time off, and health benefits. Applicants must be 18 or older and have a valid driver's license. No experience is required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• No experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities, including getting ready for the day and going to bed.
• Support cooking, cleaning, and medication administration.
• Participate in community social/recreational activities.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Direct Support Professionals – Albany County

WWAARC currently has Full-time and Part-Time Direct Support Professional positions available in our Residential programs. Our Residential programs have availability throughout Albany County and shifts can be days, evenings, weekends, overnights (sleep or awake). The DSP rate of pay is $20.00 per hour plus differentials. This is an hourly position. DSPs support and care for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. This can include but is not limited to assisting the people with getting ready for the day or going to bed, cooking, cleaning, medication assistance, and participating in social/recreational activities in the community – and just plain have fun while making a difference!

Want to be a WWAARC DSP and join our Team?

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Have a valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required
• No experience necessary

What’s in it for You?

• 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).
• Shift Differentials and a DSP Sign‑on Bonus ($1,500 for Full‑Time 40‑hour / $1,125 Part‑Time 30‑hour DSPs) for some programs/locations/positions.
• Some positions with the potential to make your own schedule.

Ready to Apply / Transfer?

To apply a completed WWAARC application is required. Applications can be submitted through our website at www.WWAARC.org or contact [e-mail] to have the application emailed/mailed to you.

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.