Residential Senior Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Are you compassionate dependable and passionate about helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live fulfilling self-directed lives

Arc of Onondaga is seeking a dedicated Senior Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our Residential Services team. This position provides hands-on support while also assisting the Residence Manager with daily operations and serving in their capacity when needed.

• Provide hands-on assistance guidance training and support to individuals with developmental disabilities.

• Implement individual plans goals and objectives that promote independence choice and community participation.

• Assist with personal care and daily living activities including hygiene dressing dining and other needs.

• Teach life skills such as money management shopping and household responsibilities.

• Plan and participate in recreational social and community activities.

• Promote dignity safety inclusion human rights and self-direction.

• Assist the Residence Manager with daily operations staffing coverage resident funds and maintaining a safe and sanitary home.

• Provide crisis intervention and support health-related needs including medication administration when required.

• Maintain accurate documentation and confidentiality.

• Build positive relationships with families service coordinators and community providers.

• Participate in required meetings training and professional development.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• 24 years of experience preferred.

• Valid NYS drivers license and driving record acceptable to the Agencys insurance carrier.

• Strong communication teamwork organization and problem-solving skills.

• Commitment to treating the people we support with dignity respect and compassion.

Medication Administration Certification is required within the first 90 days when assigned to the Community Residential Services Division unless an approved exemption applies.

Flexibility is required to meet program needs which may include 24/7 residential coverage alternate locations evenings weekends and holidays.

The position involves regular standing walking sitting and physical assistance including lifting and transferring individuals. Employees may routinely lift 2550 pounds and must follow required safety procedures.

• Excellent work-life balance
• Flexible scheduling including opportunities for remote work
• Sign-On Bonus
• Generous paid time off
  • 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

Join a team where your work has a direct impact on the lives of the people we support. We are committed to dignity inclusion independence teamwork and person-centered services.

Making a Difference. Empowering Independence. Building Meaningful Connections.

Arc of Onondaga has been supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Onondaga County since 1951.

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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC