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Arc of Onondaga Direct Support Professional - Residential Services or Community Supports in Syracuse, New York
17.50-19.00 per hour | Posted 27-Sep-2024 (EST) | Syracuse, NY, USA | Hourly | Full Time or Part Time
Direct Support Professional Positions at Arc of Onondaga!
Increased Pay Rates!
Join Arc of Onondaga as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and choose a position that fits your needs.
As a DSP, you will have the privilege of working directly with people who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. In this role, you will be actively providing encouragement, mentoring and coaching with the goal of successfully assisting those in which you support. DSP's are depended on to assist with life's essential activities, that include but are not limited to: getting out of bed, getting dressed, going to the bathroom, finding a job, going to appointments, shopping, etc. The role of a DSP is to support-helping people learn, identify and explore their independence!
If you have a passion for making a difference, Arc of Onondaga is the place to be!
Direct Support Professional positions are available in Residential Services and Community Supports. Full and Part-Time positions are available throughout Onondaga County.
Benefits of Working at Arc of Onondaga
Employment in Residential Services
Employment in Community Supports (Day Hab)
Meaningful, Insightful and Purposeful work
DSP's provide support and guidance in all aspects of daily life. This can vary depending on the site and time of day but generally includes appointments, shopping, attending community activities, medication administration, meal preparation, recreation activities and cleaning.
DSP's conduct group activities in both program/site-based and community-based settings and work to meet the goals and supports of the people receiving services.
Join a diverse, invested, supported and skilled workforce
Full and Part-time employment
Full-time employment
Rewarding, fulfilling career (that is more than just work)
Specific, set schedules- you know when you'll be expected to work for convenient planning. Days, Evenings, Overnights and Weekend shifts available.
Monday thru Friday schedules 8am-3:30pm
A comprehensive benefits package, which includes, Tuition Assistance & Public Student Loan Forgiveness, paid time off, health insurance plans and a 401(k) plan with employer match
Multiple Locations within Syracuse and the surrounding areas within Onondaga County including Baldwinsville, Liverpool and Manlius
Multiple Locations within Syracuse and the surrounding areas within Onondaga County including Liverpool and East Syracuse
Position Requirements:
18 years of age or older
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid NYS driver's license
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