Sr. Respite Specialist

The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter in Utica, NY, seeks an experienced Respite Specialist to supervise the Respite Care Home, implement plans, and provide direct care as needed. The role emphasizes compassion, dignity, and respect in interactions with staff, families, and individuals supported.

Responsibilities include supporting self-determined living, assisting with daily living tasks, communicating changes to the supervisor, and planning engaging activities tailored to each individual's needs.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Human Services or related field, or HS diploma with 2 years' experience.
• Valid New York State Driver's License.
• Ability to remain awake overnight 8pm–8am.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the program and provide protective oversight of the individuals.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living as needed (toileting, eating, dressing, bathing, ambulating).
• Review Care Plans/Safeguards with the program supervisor and report changes.
• Plan and participate in integrated activities accessible and rewarding to individuals.

Skills

Associates degree

Experience with disabilities

High School diploma

Driver's license NY

Overnight awake 8pm-8am

Education

Associates degree in Human Services or related field

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Come join our Community & Family Services Department! We are seeking to add an experience Respite Specialist to our Respite Care Home. In this role you will be responsible for the immediate supervision of the program, including protective oversight of the individuals and, implementation of the plans and activities. The Senior Respite Specialist will also perform direct care as needed. We expect all our employees to demonstrate professional conduct to include compassion, dignity, and respect when interacting with other staff, family and individuals we support.

Responsibilities:

• Support the people being served with living a life that includes self-determination, choices, and promotes attainment of personal outcomes.
• Participate in activities of daily living as necessary, i.e.: toileting, eating, dressing, bathing, and ambulating to whatever extent is required based on individual needs, including lifting assistance as needed.
• Staff will be responsible for becoming familiar with the individuals Care Plan/Safeguards and provide any change of information and/or concerns to the program supervisor.
• Plan and participate in integrated activities that are accessible and rewarding to the individuals in the program.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Human Services or a related field, and six (6) months documented experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities (Or)
• High School diploma/GED and two (2) years of documented experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Valid New York State Driver's License.
• Ability to remain Awake Over Night 8pm-8am

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.