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? 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.
· 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 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.
At The Arc Erie County New York (formerly known as Heritage Centers), we offer individualized and comprehensive Person-centered services and compassionate support to people with developmental disabilities and their families.
As a leading agency in Western New York for over 65 years, we take pride in our mission and advocacy that builds and strengthens the entire community.
We are deeply dedicated to the people we support and their families who rely on our expertise to assist them in the discovery and delivery of life-long educational, employment, vocational, residential and support programs and resources. They turn to us to assist them in exploring all the available service options within our communities, so they can find meaningful opportunities, employment, a safe place to call home and the ability to achieve their greatest potential.
Our far-reaching knowledge and capabilities allow us to customize programs to individuals’ wants, needs and interests, thus encouraging independence and a desire to reach personal goals.
We understand you may be overwhelmed trying to get the information you need. If you are seeking programs and supports or looking for opportunities for your loved one, please allow us to help you by contacting us at 1-833-Arc-Erie.
If you would like to join The Arc Erie County New York team go to www.arceriecounty.org/careers.
