Direct Support Professional Residential Floater at Warren, Washington & Albany ARC (WWAARC) a chapter of The Arc New York

Town of Bethlehem, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jul, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

11 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct support, Medication assistance, Cooking, Cleaning, Recreational activity planning, Documentation, Driving, Patient care

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Our residential programs located in Albany and Ravena, NY have a full-time, 40-hour Residential DSP Floater position available. The schedule for this position is Tuesday-Saturday; hours will vary depending on program needs. The rate of pay is $23.00 per hour + longevity. This is an hourly, non-exempt position, and the Residential Floater DSP must maintain driver insurability as well as AMAP/insulin/G-tube certification (if applicable). DSPs support and care for people with intellectual or 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 having 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? 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). 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. 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 ApplyatWWA@caparcny.org 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.

Responsibilities

The Direct Support Professional provides care and support to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in a residential setting. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, medication administration, and facilitating social and recreational activities.