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.

• Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)  - Full time days Monday- Friday, 35 hrs per week.  Provides individual and group occupational therapy to participants in our Day Habilitation program. Oversees developmental dining.  Requirements: Must have current NYS Education Dept certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.  One year experience working w. developmentally disabled is preferred.
• Registered Nurse - Day Hab Program.  Full-time days, Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Our dynamic and innovative Day Hab program is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing services to our program participants. Must have current NYS RN license, plus minimum 1 year clinical experience. We offer a friendly, team environment as well as great benefits and competitive salary.
• Registered Nurse - Residential Services - Sign-on Bonus $2,000. Come join our innovative, team-oriented environment !  Full-time 40 hours per week. We are seeking flexible, independent RN to provide nursing services to participants in our Residential program. Must have current New York State RN license, plus at least 1 year clinical experience.  Experience with disabled population is a plus.  We offer competitive salary and great benefits.
• 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 valid for 1 year. Full time, 40 hours per week includes training, great benefits. Awake Night Positions are also available , or Part time and  Relief positions available to fit your schedule.
• Residential Manager -   Full time, 40 hours per week. Responsible for daily operations, administration and consumer services for a multi-site supportive living program. We also have job openings in one of our IRA's. Duties include coordinating consumer services, supervision of staff, writing and maintaining Res Hab plans and plans of protective oversight, as well as all regulatory compliance.  Bachelors degree in Human Services is preferred; Highschool degree / GED is required,  plus at least 1 year supervisory experience in a residential program.  Must have excellent organizational, communication and computer skills. Must have clean NYS drivers license, valid for at least one year. 
•  Residential Assistant Manager - Full-time, 40 hours per week includes 1 weekend day and some evening hours. The Assistant Manager / Shift Coordinator assists the Residential manager with daily operations and administration of a residence, and helps to maintain a caring home environment for the residents. Duties include direct care as well as supervisory and admin duties, and ensuring that regulations and policies are implemented. Requirements:  proof of Highschool degree/ GED plus at least One year experience working with developmentally disabled.  Clean NYS drivers license also required. Some supervisory experience is preferred. Good communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• 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.

. Other Job Opportunities

• Internships - if you are a student seeking to intern in either Human Services 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.
• 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, employees have opportunity for a "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.

Click here to compose your online Resume

ON-LINE RESUME IS NOT IN SERVICE AT THIS TIME.