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Role Summary: Respite Support Professional will ensure high-quality service delivery that promote

person centered, meaningful leisure skills and advocacy for people served in People’s Arc Respite

Services. While most respite services are given at a People’s Arc location in the early evenings and

weekends, some respite services are provided in the people’s home, including overnight hours.

Role Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with people receiving services, their families to develop and implement

programs that promote person centered, meaningful leisure skills, independence skill building and

well-being for people served by People’s Arc to enhance their quality of life.

• Advocates for the needs of people receiving services within People’s Arc, outside human services

providers and the broader community.

• Collaborates with community organizations, service providers, and stakeholders to enhance the

network of support available to people on their caseload and their families.

• Provides transportation for the person served to leisure activities, medical appointments and

other transportation as needed.

• Maintains all trainings and certifications.

• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, organizational policies, and best practices

in service delivery.

SALARY 17.80 HOUR

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

• Higher educational degree preferred.

• 1+ year’s experience in community habilitation, respite services or related fields, with a strong

understanding of the needs of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities

• Knowledge of advocacy and recreational resources and systems

• Valid NYSDL

Benefits

+ full time employees

+ 401 (k)

+ Dental insurance

+ Employee assistance program

+ Flexible schedule

+ Flexible spending account

+ Health insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Paid time off

+ Referral program

+ Retirement plan

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Vision insurance