What does a Respite Specialist do?

　　Respite Specialists provide care for individuals with a broad range of disabilities, through supervision, personal care, and recreational activities! People we support love going on outings in the community, going to the movies or dinner, doing arts and crafts, and celebrating the holidays and birthdays! Respite Specialists ensure the safety of the people we support by learning their care plans, while maintaining their independence, dignity, and autonomy.

　　Pay Rate

　　The starting salary is $15.50/hour

　　Schedule/Hours

　　We are always looking for per diem employees! Let us know your availability and we will work around it. We have programs on Fridays or Saturdays if you are looking for some weekend shifts!

　　Qualifications

　　Experience working with people with disabilities

　　Valid NYS driver's license and reliable transportation

　　High school diploma or higher

　　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.