What does a Respite Specialist do?

　　Respite Specialists provide care for individuals with a broad range of disabilities, allowing their caregivers a period of rest. This position will transport the people we support to activities in the community, such as shopping, movies, or fun events. Some responsibilities may include ensuring proper supervision and safety, maintaining communication between program staff, and developing a positive relationship with the people we support!

　　Pay Rate

　　The starting salary is $15.50/hour, with a $500 sign on bonus!!

　　Schedule/Hours

　　Monday - Friday, 2:15 PM - 10:00 PM. No weekends or holidays!!

　　Qualifications

　　Experience working with people with disabilities preferred

　　Valid NYS driver's license and reliable transportation

　　High school diploma or GED

　　Will be required to transport the people we support on a daily basis

　　What can The Arc Oneida-Lewis offer you?

　　A comprehensive benefits package

　　Generous paid time off

　　Paid training

　　A rewarding career with the ability to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities

　　The Arc firmly believes in and subscribes to fair employment practices and opens its facilities to every qualified person. In all employment practices, and related decisions, we are committed to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military status, domestic violence victim status, non-job related conviction record, Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.