17.50 per hour | Lowville, NY, USA | Hourly | Part-time/Per-diem Ready for a life-changing career where every day brings new possibilities? The Arc Oneida-Lewis, a pioneer in championing individuals with disabilities, invites you to step into the role of a Direct Support Professional in our Lowville Day Habilitation ABOUT THE ROLE: The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter seeks a Direct Support Professional to join its Community and Family Services Department! Staff will work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, 1:1 or in a group, on skills at home or in the community. Skills may include menu planning and grocery shopping, safe food preparation and cooking, and laundry. Other skills may be community based working on socialization, money skills and budgeting. Schedule/Hours + Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. No evenings, weekends, or holidays!! Qualifications: + High School Diploma or GED + One year documented experience with the population we support + Valid NY State Driver's License Responsibilities: + One on One ratio + Provide the necessary therapeutic assistance and/or training to people living in a variety of settings, per their habilitation plan. + Ensure the implementation of the individual's Habilitation Plan utilizing as many appropriate resources as possible in their community. + Possess the ability to work effectively at various sites. PAY & PERKS: The pay range for this position is $17.50/hr. Plus, a $1,000 sign-on bonus within your first year , your journey toward making a difference begins here! Additionally, we offer superb benefits and perks, including: + A comprehensive benefit package + Generous paid time off + Paid training If you want a rewarding career with the ability to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities, apply today! WHAT SETS US APART: Founded in 1954, The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter is a premier human services agency in the healthcare field. Our agency was started by parents who envisioned a rich, full life for their children with disabilities, inclusive of their community. Many of those families still champion these efforts today. We employ 700 staff and support over 1,400 people throughout Oneida and Lewis Counties. We provide a full spectrum of educational, vocational, employment, residential, family support, guardianship, respite, recreational, and day habilitation for people with developmental disabilities and their families. We own and operate integrated businesses in our community, including our Progress Industries business enterprise, a leading supply chain partner for small and large companies regionally and nationally. The Arc Oneida-Lewis, where making a meaningful impact is not just a job; it's a calling! As a premier provider of services, support, and advocacy for individuals with developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities, we are dedicated to enriching lives and fostering inclusion. Our mission is clear: to provide a full spectrum of educational, vocational, employment, residential, family support, and a myriad of other services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Our employees thrive in an inclusive and positive work culture that values collaboration, empathy, and a commitment to making a difference. Joining our team means becoming part of a community that is not just about work but about building a supportive environment where everyone can flourish. More than a workplace-be part of a team dedicated to changing lives! 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