Residential Direct Support Professionals - Fairmount, Westvale Area!
About The Position
Direct Support Professionals - Residential Actively Seeking Committed, Dedicated Candidates in the Fairmount, Westvale Areas! Full-Time/Part-Time/Relief Positions Available! Arc of Onondaga is looking to hire people interested in and/or those with experience as caregivers, Home Health Aides, direct care providers, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Personal Care Assistants, and those interested in the Human Services field to provide support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. DSPs provide hands-on assistance, instruction and guidance to individuals in various settings. If you are looking for a rewarding career, this is the role for you! Responsibilities: Work with individuals to plan, coordinate and participate in social, recreational, and community activities. Provide care and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a home setting. Assist the people you support to direct the course of their own lives, promoting advocacy, self-confidence, and independence. Support the emotional, physical, and personal well-being of the people receiving support. Assist the people you support with their daily tasks and routines. Support individuals in learning life skills related to all aspects of their lives including money management, shopping, and tasks required to maintain a home. Assist individuals with personal care and hygiene as needed. Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent Be at least 18 years of age or older A valid NYS driver's license (Preferred) Benefits: Sign-On Bonus 12 paid holidays per year Vacation, sick and personal days Paid training - no experience needed! Shift differentials Medical, Dental and Vision insurance options Employer funded Health Savings Account 401 (k) with employer match Tuition reimbursement (Benefits listed are based on full time employment) Arc of Onondaga has been supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Onondaga County since 1951. Arc of Onondaga is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Be at least 18 years of age or older
- A valid NYS driver's license (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Work with individuals to plan, coordinate and participate in social, recreational, and community activities.
- Provide care and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a home setting.
- Assist the people you support to direct the course of their own lives, promoting advocacy, self-confidence, and independence.
- Support the emotional, physical, and personal well-being of the people receiving support.
- Assist the people you support with their daily tasks and routines.
- Support individuals in learning life skills related to all aspects of their lives including money management, shopping, and tasks required to maintain a home.
- Assist individuals with personal care and hygiene as needed.
Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Vacation, sick and personal days
- Paid training - no experience needed!
- Shift differentials
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance options
- Employer funded Health Savings Account
- 401 (k) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
