Direct Support Professional

About the role

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).

Responsibilities

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
• Participating in social/recreational activities in the community
• Just plain having fun while making a difference!

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

• A positive work environment, focused on quality, professional growth, and development
• Extensive paid training
• A variety of employee discounts
• B 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

Pay

$20.00 an hour plus differentials