Direct Support Professional-Hourly Respite/Family Support

SUMMARY: Hourly Respite and Family Support Services provide a variety of services directed at the caregiver to enhance a family’s capacity to continue caring for a family member with developmental disabilities living at home through in-home, site based and community services. NYSARC Recreation services is open to any person receiving services from the agency. Assist individuals with supports and services to participate in respite and recreation activities of choice that include opportunities for socialization and integration. Services may be provided after work, day program, or school, evening and/or weekends. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides individualized care as outlined in the individual’s Life Plan or IPOP.
• Assists individuals in activities of daily living (toileting and feeding), as outlined in the individual’s Life   
• Plan to promote independence.
• Participates with the individual during the scheduled respite/ activity.
• Provides choices to maximize participation in a respite/activity. 
• Attends all established or assigned meetings and trainings.
• Provides First Aid, CPR, within program specific regulations. 
• Participates positively and professionally with colleagues as a team member.
• Provides safe transport of individuals.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED; Valid NYS driver's license and maintain a driving record in accordance with our Liability/Automotive Insurance carrier; Six months to one year related experience and or training preferred. 

About The Arc: The Arc Madison Cortland is a non-profit agency whose sole purpose lies in the support of people with special needs. We provide leadership in the field of disabilities, supporting people in every manner possible, and developing the necessary human and financial resources to allow all members of our community to achieve their full potential. 

The Arc of Madison Cortland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates for employment and employees receive equal consideration without regard to age, race, religion, color, national/ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, criminal conviction status (provided such conviction does not prevent the employee from being eligible to hold the position or pose a danger or threat to the individuals we support), pregnancy, domestic violence victim status, paid family leave or family medical leave status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.