Job Information
The Arc Oneida-Lewis Chapter Senior Respite Specialist in Utica, New York
What does a Senior Respite Specialist do?
Senior 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! Senior 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 $16.50/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.