16.50 per hour | Utica, NY, USA | Hourly | Full-time/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 Respite Specialist in our Adult Respite Program ABOUT THE ROLE: The Respite Specialist will provide respite for family members of individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. This respite services will take place at our Adult Respite Program on site as well as in the community. Will demonstrate professional conduct to include compassion, dignity, and respect when interacting with other staff, family, and individuals. Schedule/Hours + + Monday - Friday, 2:15 PM - 10:00 PM. No weekends or holidays!! Qualifications + One year of experience working with people with disabilities is preferred + Valid NYS driver's license and reliable transportation + High school diploma or GED PAY & PERKS: The pay range for this position is $16.50/hr. Plus, a $1000.00 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 applicable law.