New Visions is seeking talented, dynamic individuals who want to make a difference in their own lives by making a difference in the lives of others.  We offer a wide variety of positions and work schedules, and are sure that you'll find a job to love here.

New Visions is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, child-birth, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For more information about employment opportunities at New Visions, please contact the Human Resource Department at (518) 459-0750.

Current Job Openings

Below is a list of our current job openings.  This section is updated regularly, so please visit again if you don't see a position that is of interest to you at this time.

• Residential Counselors - Here is your opportunity to become one of our top quality Direct Care staff !! Evenings and Weekends. Assisting developmentally disabled adults with all daily life activities in a homey, happy residential setting. Good interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential. Proof of Highschool degree/ GED is required, plus a clean NY driver's license. Full time, 40 hours per week includes training, great benefits. Or Part time and  Relief positions available to fit your schedule.
• Direct Support Professional -  Become part of our enthusiastic, dedicated Day Habilitation team. We currently have part-time substitute positions available. (position could become full-time) Our program operates Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Assist in providing direct care for the people we serve, engaging in both facility and community-based activities which promote independence, inclusion and individual choice. Must have own transportation (There is no public transport to our Krumkill Rd facility).  Highschool/GED degree plus Clean NY driver's license required.
• "Drop-In" Center Respite Worker - If you're looking for a heart-warming, resume-building experience, come work in our Drop-In Center !  This is an "after-school" type of program where staff provide quality recreational, creative and social time for adults with developmental disabilities. The activities may be in-house or out in the community.  The hours are PART-TIME.  The program operates Monday - Friday, 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Flexible hours are available if you can't work everyday.  Must have own transportation to our Krumkill Road facility. 
• In-Home Res Hab Professional - providing support and respite to the family of a developmentally disabled adult living at home. Schedule will vary, and hours are Part-time.  Duties includes both direct care and social activities in community, so some driving is required. Assists consumer with healthy food choices, personal hygiene, appropriate social behavior. Promotes consumer's independence, individualization, inclusion and productivity. HS/GED plus some experience with developmentally disabled.
• Registered Nurses - seeking flexible, independent RN to provide nursing care in our Residential program.  Full-time 40 hours/ week. Must have current NYS license and min. 1 year clinical nursing experience.  Experience with developmentally disabled population is a plus.
• Residential Manager - Full time, 40 hrs/wk with occasional eves and weekends. Oversees daily operations, admin and consumer services in a community residence. Includes supervision of staff, coordination of consumer services, and regulatory compliance / documentation. BS is preferred; proof of Highschool/ GED is required. Must have min 1 year supervisory experience in a community residence. Must have clean NY drivers license.

. Other Job Opportunities

• Food Service Cashier - for busy cafeteria, Full-time 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday - Friday.  Must be experienced and have own transportation. Will also assist with food prep and serving.  Good salary, great benefits. NY state regulations require criminal background check.
• Accounts Payable Specialist - Full - time. Excellent opportunity for dependable and motivated individual.  Responsibilities include G/L coding and entering vendor invoices,  generating checks and corresponding with vendors.  Must be organized, a team player, with good communication skills.  Must be computer literate with knowledge of Great Plains.  We offer competitive salary, great benefits, and an opportunity to grow.  Interested candidates:  please submit Resume and salary requirements via e-mail to hr@newvisionsofalbany.org.
• Internships - if you are a student seeking to intern in either Human Services, Accounting or Human Resources, you are welcome to apply to New Visions !  Please send us your Resume or complete an employment application, and specify that you're interested in an Internship.

BENEFITS

For New Visions employees who work a regular schedule of at least 20 Hours per week,  we provide a full range of benefits as a means of recognizing their efforts to carry out our mission to "serve, advocate and offer opportunities to persons with differing abilities and their families."  In addition to the benefits highlighted below, we also offer meaningful work, competitive salaries, the opportunity to grow with the organization, and a great work environment !  While our benefits may vary slightly from location to location, here are the basics of our benefits package:

Health and Welfare Plans

Our benefits help you reduce or defray the costs of staying healthy.

• Medical Plan.  Employees pay a share of the premium through payroll deductions.  For eligible employees, the cost for individual coverage is minimal, depending on the plan you choose.
• Dental Plan.  Employees pay a nominal premium through payroll deductions.
• Premium Only Plan.  Enrolling in this plan allows employees to pay for health and/or dental insurance with pre-tax dollars.
• Life Insurance.  No cost to eligible employees.
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance.  No cost to eligible employees.

Savings Plans

We recognize that planning for the future goes beyond career choices.  We can help you get your dollars working for you now so they'll be there when you need them at retirement.

• Pension Plan. Eligible employees can make contributions to a 401(k) plan through pre-tax payroll deductions.  New Visions also contributes a percentage of eligible employees' annual earnings into the self-directed retirement account established in their name for every full year that they are enrolled in the plan. 
•  403(b) Plan.  Eligible employees may contribute a percentage of compensation to a variety of mutual funds through pre-tax payroll deductions.

Time Off 

While we hope that you'll love the work you do for New Visions, we also know how important it is to take time to rest and recharge.  That's why we offer our employees a generous amount of time off each year.

• Vacation Leave.  After six months of employment, eligible employees will accrue 1 day per month.  Accrual rate increases with tenure.
• Sick Leave.  Eligible employees accrue 1 day per month. After 2 yrs, opportunity for "buy back" payment.
• Floating Holiday Leave.  Eligible employees receive 1 day per quarter per calender year (total 4 days per calendar year). Advances may be taken within the calendar year. 
• Paid Holiday Leave.  Nine days of paid leave for eligible employees.

Other Great Benefits

• Credit Union.
• Discount Program.  Our employees are eligible for discounts at area vision care centers, amusement parks and other merchants.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Free parking on New Visions'  premises.

Applying to New Visions

If you'd like to be considered for a suitable employment opportunity at New Visions, you can apply in one of the three ways listed below.  If your background and experience are a good match for a position available at New Visions, we will contact you directly to arrange an interview.

Mail or Fax Your Resume

When you mail a resume, please include a cover letter indicating the position(s) of interest.  Send it to:

New Visions Human Resources                                                 334 Krumkill Road                                                       Slingerlands, NY 12159

FAX Number is 518-459-0725

Fill Out an Application

Applications are available from our receptionist Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.  at our main location, 334 Krumkill Road in Slingerlands, New York 12159

Online Resume and Affirmative Action Forms

THE ON-LINE RESUME IS NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME.

The resume form is a summary of your credentials.  It will be submitted to our Human Resource Department for consideration for suitable employment opportunities.

In addition to the Online Resume form is a Confidential Self-Identification form which we use to track gender and ethnic statistics for our New Visions Affirmative Action program.  This data is maintained separately, and is not distributed to the Department or program hiring manager.  If you choose not to provide the data requested,  your decision will not jeopardize or adversely affect your employment opportunities with New Visions.

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