Residential Direct Support Professionals - Fairmount, Westvale Areas

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Key Responsibilities

Excellent work-life balance Flexible scheduling Sign-On Bonus Generous paid time off, including: 12 paid holidays annually Vacation time Sick leave Personal days Medical, dental,

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Actively Seeking Committed, Dedicated Candidates in the Fairmount & Westvale Areas!

Are you passionate about helping others and making a meaningful difference in people's lives? Arc of Onondaga is seeking caring, dedicated individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in residential settings.

Whether you have experience as a caregiver, Home Health Aide (HHA), Direct Care Provider, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Personal Care Assistant (PCA), or are simply interested in pursuing a rewarding career in Human Services, we want to hear from you!

As a DSP, you will provide hands-on assistance, guidance, and encouragement to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them live fulfilling, meaningful, and increasingly independent lives.

Responsibilities

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Work with individuals to plan, coordinate, and participate in social, recreational, and community activities.
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Provide compassionate care and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a home setting.
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Help the people you support direct the course of their own lives by promoting advocacy, self-confidence, choice, and independence.
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Support the emotional, physical, and personal well-being of the people receiving services.
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Assist with daily tasks, routines, and household activities.
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Teach and reinforce important life skills, including money management, shopping, meal preparation, and maintaining a home.
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Assist with personal care and hygiene as needed.
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Encourage community participation, personal growth, and independence.

What We Offer

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At Arc of Onondaga, we believe in supporting our employees while they support others. Our comprehensive benefits include:

✓Excellent work-life balance

✓Flexible scheduling

✓Sign-On Bonus

✓Generous paid time off, including: 12 paid holidays annually

✓Vacation time

✓Sick leave

✓Personal days

✓Medical, dental, and vision insurance

✓Employee Resource Coordination Programs

✓Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA)

✓401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

✓Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

✓Tuition reimbursement

✓Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities

✓Supportive, collaborative, and family-friendly workplace culture

Requirements

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High school diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid New York State driver's license preferred
Prior experience in caregiving, direct support, healthcare, or human services is helpful but not required
A compassionate, dependable, and respectful approach to supporting others
Commitment to promoting dignity, choice, independence, and inclusion

If you're looking for more than just a job-and want a career where your work has a direct and lasting impact-join the Arc of Onondaga team!

Arc of Onondaga is committed to equal employment opportunity.

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.