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About the Role

This position provides hands-on support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while assisting the Residence Manager with daily operations and serving in their capacity when needed.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years of experience preferred.
• Valid NYS driver's license and driving record acceptable to the Agency's insurance carrier.
• 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 25–50 pounds and must follow required safety procedures.

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Teamwork skills
• Organization skills
• Problem-solving skills

Location

• Onondaga County

Work Type

• Full-time
• Residential

Experience Level

• 2-4 years preferred

Education Level

• High school diploma or GED

About the Company

• Arc of Onondaga has been supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Onondaga County since 1951.
• We are committed to dignity, inclusion, independence, teamwork, and person-centered services.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.