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.

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  • 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

The Arc of Rensselaer County Direct Support Professional (Residential Program) in Troy, New York

Direct Support Professional (Residential Program)

Troy, NY 12180

5/30/2024

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Position Description

Are you looking for a fun and flexible job where you can do meaningful work while making a difference? Then consider joining our TEAM ! A direct support professional helps indviduals to live their best life!

From shopping, cooking, attending sporting events, watching movies to assisting with personal care and medical oversite as a DSP you will get to play an important role in someone's life.

Direct Support Professionals assist individuals who live in their own home with a variety of supports including-

  • Meal Prepping

  • House Cleaning

  • attending medical appointments

  • Shopping

  • Money Management

  • Developing relationships and social connections

  • Support with personal hygiene

  • Enjoying fun recreational activities

EOE

We are a NYS health care worker BONUS employer. This means you could be eligible for up to $3000!

Salary: $17.79 per hour

We have multiple open schedules in which we can accommodate your life style including day shifts, evenings, and overnights. We offer full time hours, Part-Time, and per-diem.. Rachel can help find the right fit for you!!

Schedules are not rotating. Candidates must be able to regularly work weekends and attend daytime trainings if hired.

Requirements:

A HS Diploma or GED or successful completion of a Pre-Employment Test

Valid NYS Driver's License with at least one year of non-permit driving experience (For positions that require driving)

For certain overnight shifts only - we can accept applicants who do not have a driver's license

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Must be comfortable giving individuals direct care including assisting with personal hygiene tasks.

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