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Direct Support Intern – Per Diem Direct Support Professional
- Location
- Slingerlands, New York, United States
- Posted
- Status
- Open
About this role
Contribute to the well-being and safety of individuals with developmental disabilities while gaining valuable experience and benefits.
🎯 About the Role
This internship provides supervised experience in a residential or day habilitation setting, focusing on the daily care and safety of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You'll work under the direct supervision of qualified staff and have opportunities for professional growth and development.
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
- 🤝 Support the daily well-being and safety of individuals in a residential or day habilitation setting.
- 🚶 Work under the direct supervision of fully qualified staff at all times.
- 🗣️ Communicate effectively with individuals, staff, and families.
- 💻 Utilize basic computer skills for documentation and communication.
- 📢 Act as an ambassador at job fairs and recruitment events when available.
✅ Requirements & Skills
- 🔞 16-18 years of age and currently in high school, OR 16-17 years old and a high school graduate.
- 📜 NYS working papers required for 16-17 year olds.
- ❤️ Experience or interest in working with people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
- ✍️ Must communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing.
- 💻 Basic computer skills required.
- ✅ Must successfully complete all pre-screening and training requirements.
🎁 Perks & Benefits
- 🌟 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).
💰 Compensation: $17.00/hour
📍 Location: Albany, NY
📩 How to Apply
- 📄 Submit a completed WWAARC application through their website at www.WWAARC.org.
- 📧 Alternatively, contact ApplyatWWA@caparcny.org to have the application emailed or mailed.
How to apply
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