Day Habilitation Direct Support Professional Full Time Opportunities Available!

Arc of Onondaga is seeking compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Whether you have experience as a caregiver Home Health Aide direct care provider Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Personal Care Assistant (PCA) or are interested in beginning a career in Human Services this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while building a rewarding career.

DSPs provide hands-on assistance instruction encouragement and guidance in program and community settings helping the people we support achieve greater independence and live fulfilling lives.

What Youll Do

• Work with individuals to plan coordinate and participate in social recreational and community activities.

• Provide care support and guidance to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in program and community settings.

• Support individuals in directing the course of their own lives while promoting advocacy self-confidence choice and independence.

• Promote the emotional physical and personal well-being of the people receiving support.

• Assist individuals with daily tasks routines and activities.

• Support individuals in developing essential life skills including money management shopping household tasks and other skills that promote independence.

• Assist with personal care and hygiene as needed.

• Build positive respectful relationships while encouraging individuals to participate fully in their communities.

What Youll Need

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Must be at least 18 years of age.

3. A valid New York State drivers license is required.

4. A compassionate dependable and person-centered approach.

5. An interest in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Why Join Us

Excellent Work-Life Balance & Meaningful Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health financial well-being professional growth and time away from work.

• Sign-on bonus

• Generous paid time off including:

  • 12 paid holidays annually

  • Vacation time

  • Sick leave

  • Personal days

• Medical dental and vision insurance

• Employee Resource Coordination Programs

• Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA)

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

• Tuition reimbursement

• Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities

• Supportive collaborative and family-friendly workplace culture

Make a Difference Every Day

As a Direct Support Professional you have the opportunity to help someone learn a new skill become more independent participate in their community or achieve a personal goal.

If youre looking for meaningful work excellent benefits opportunities to grow and a supportive team we invite you to apply today!

Arc of Onondaga is committed to equal employment opportunity.

We recruit employ train compensate and promote without regard to race religion color national origin age sex disability protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

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