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Direct Support Professional (Residential) - Full Time, Part Time Positions Available

Part-time

Arc of Onondaga

Syracuse, NYFull-time / Part-time$20–21/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20–21/hr
Location
Syracuse, NY
Schedule
Full-time / Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid New York State Driver's License

Job overview

Arc of Onondaga is hiring a Direct Support Professional (Residential) - Full Time, Part Time Positions Available. Arc of Onondaga is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to help individuals build skills, gain confidence, and live more independently. The DSP will provide encouragement, guidance, and hands-on support, assisting with daily routines and offering mentorship to empower individuals to learn, grow, and explore their independence.

Key focus areas include Support individuals with daily living activities and personal care, Encourage independence, confidence, and community involvement, and Provide guidance, mentorship, and compassionate care.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, Age 18+, and Valid NY State Driver's License. Important skills include Caring and Motivated. Preferred (not required): Encouragement, Guidance, Hands-On Support, and Coaching.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

EncouragementGuidanceHands-on SupportCoachingMotivationDaily Living Activities SupportPersonal CareConfidence BuildingCommunity InvolvementCompassionate CarePersonal Goal AchievementLife Skills BuildingCaringMotivated

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentMust Be 18+Valid New York State Driver's License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Syracuse, NY, USA | Hourly | 20.00-21.00 per hour | Full Time or Part Time

Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Full-Time, Part-Time Positions Available

Looking for a meaningful career where you can truly make a difference? Join Arc of Onondaga as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals build skills, gain confidence, and live more independently every day.

As a DSP, you'll provide encouragement, guidance, and hands-on support to empower people to learn, grow, and explore their independence. From assisting with daily routines-like getting ready for the day, grocery shopping, or attending appointments-to offering mentorship and motivation, you'll be there to support and celebrate progress every step of the way.

What You'll Do:

Support individuals with daily living activities and personal care

Encourage independence, confidence, and community involvement

Provide guidance, mentorship, and compassionate care

Help individuals achieve personal goals and build life skills

What You'll Need:

High school diploma or equivalent

At least 18 years old

Valid New York State driver's license

What We Offer:

Competitive pay + shift differentials

Paid training (no experience required!)

Sign-on bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Evening and Overnight shifts available!

If you're caring, compassionate, and motivated to help others live their best lives, this is your chance to start a rewarding career where your work truly matters.

Make an impact. Build a career. Change lives. Apply today!

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.

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