Direct Support Professional
Company: Nysarc
Location: Slingerlands
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Full-time, Part-time Description 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. Salary Description $20.00 an
hour plus differentials
Keywords: Nysarc, Albany , Direct Support Professional, Healthcare , Slingerlands, New York
