Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

Here are a few things you should know:
  • This site is mobile friendly. You do not need a log-in or password to access information.
  • Jobs on this site are original and unduplicated and come from three sources: the Federal government, state workforce agency job banks, and corporate career websites. All jobs are vetted to ensure there are no scams, training schemes, or phishing.
  • The site is refreshed daily to remove out-of-date content.
  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.

Job Information

Saint Dominic's Family Services Direct Support Professional in Blauvelt, New York

Job Summary:

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) in the Developmental Disabilities program has constant supervision and observation of the individuals served.

Duties & Responsibilities: THIS POSITION HAS UP TO A $6,500 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR FULL TIME AND UP TO $3,000 FOR PART TIME POSTIONS- The Direct Support Professional works in a residential home with individuals with Developmental Disabilities. The position requires constant supervision and observation of individuals. She/he assists individuals with their daily needs and in maintaining cleanliness of the residence, and serve as a role model and advocate. Mandatory overtime is required. Direct Support Professionals must be awake during the entire shift; sleeping on the job is prohibited.

Education & Experience

A High School Diploma and a valid, non-restricted NYS driver's license is required. Related work experience preferred, not required.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate clearly and effectively. Must be able to do all SCIP-R physical interventions including use of lifts that are provided for all required lifting of individuals, and be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds. Must be able to travel stairs to the 2nd floor as necessary.

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