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, with a $500 sign on bonus!!

　　Schedule/Hours

　　Work 3 days, then have 4 days off! Scheduling options:

　　Monday - Wednesday

　　Wednesday - Friday

　　Thursday - Saturday

　　Qualifications

　　Experience working with people with disabilities

　　Valid NYS driver's license and reliable transportation

　　High school diploma or higher

　　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.