Direct Support Professional Residential Floater

 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 [email protected] 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.