Respite Specialist - Adult Respite Program - The Arc Oneida-Lewis : Job Details

What does a Respite Specialist do?

Respite Specialists provide care for individuals with a broad range of disabilities, allowing their caregivers a period of rest. This position will transport the people we support to activities in the community, such as shopping, movies, or fun events. Some responsibilities may include ensuring proper supervision and safety, maintaining communication between program staff, and developing a positive relationship with the people we support!

Pay Rate

• The starting salary is $16.50/hour, with a $500 sign on bonus!!

Schedule/Hours

• Monday - Friday, 2:15 PM - 10:00 PM. No weekends or holidays!!

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with disabilities preferred
• Valid NYS driver's license and reliable transportation
• High school diploma or GED
• Will be required to transport the people we support on a daily basis

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.