What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional Residential Floater position at Warren, Washington & Albany ARC (WWAARC) a chapter of The Arc New York?
Description
We currently have (12) Full Time 36-hour Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Floater Warren/Washington County positions available:
- (6) Evening = Hours are 2-10p, days vary
- (6) Overnight = Hours are 8p-8am, days vary
The DSP Floater rate of pay is $21.00 per hour. This position is working in Residential programs located in Warren & Washington Counties. The schedule is given weekly. Should you be interested – overtime is available. 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 have fun while making a difference!
Want to be a WWAARC DSP and join our Team? Our DSPs are required to be 18 years of age and we prefer them to have a valid driver’s license, and High School Diploma or equivalent, but these are not required. No Experience necessary and we provide extensive paid training. Shift Differentials and a DSP Sign-on Bonus (for Full-Time 40 hour/Part-Time & 30-hour DSPs) are available for some programs/locations/positions. Some positions have the potential to make your own schedule.
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. A partial list of what we have to offer; 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 Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available.
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.
Requirements
Our DSPs are required to be 18 years of age and we prefer them to have a valid driver’s license, and High School Diploma or equivalent, but these are not required. No Experience necessary and we provide extensive paid training. Shift Differentials and a DSP Sign-on Bonus (for Full-Time 40 hour/Part-Time & 30-hour DSPs) are available for some programs/locations/positions. Some positions have the potential to make your own schedule.
Salary : $21
