Direct Support Professional
About The Position
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!
Requirements
- 18 years of age or older
- Have a valid driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required
- No experience necessary
Responsibilities
- Support and care for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
- Assist with getting ready for the day or going to bed.
- Cooking.
- Cleaning.
- Medication assistance.
- Participating in social/recreational activities in the community.
Benefits
- 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 $0.50/hour longevity increase after 1 year of service.
- Some positions with the potential to make your own schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
