Join our Team - Employment Opportunities

Children's Services

Speech Pathologists, Physical and Occupational Therapists – Oneida and Lewis Counties. Per diem, part time, full time or contracted hours available. Current NYS licensure required. Providing treatment and therapy to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Specialized Recreation Aides – Rome, Utica and Lowville locations. High School diploma or GED, some experience working with children. PT, Saturday and early evening hours. Provide supervision to children and teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a recreation setting.

College Works

Administrative Assistant – Oneida County, College Works: Handles daily business functions of College Works, including working cooperatively with outside businesses, other Human Service Agencies and other divisions within The Arc Oneida – Lewis Chapter NYSARC. Must be fluent in the use of computer business software, including Microsoft Works, Office, Excel and Access. Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Requires the ability to work independently and to prioritize work tasks. Must be able to maintain confidentiality, both of student information and identity and staff personal issues. High School diploma and 1 year office experience. Proven proficiency in Microsoft Works, Office, Access, and Excel. Ability to type at a satisfactory rate. Physical ability to lift 30 lbs.

Community and Family Services:

Respite Specialist – FT, awake overnights, Fri –Sun, Respite Care Home. Provide management of the day to day operations of the home and supervision.

Respite Specialist – Oneida County, Per Diem, evening and weekend hours, High school diploma/GED, valid NYS drivers license with clean driving record. Provides planning and leadership for weekly recreational program for small groups of participants with developmental disabilities. Provide management of the day to day operations of the home; supervision of the program participants day to day activities, socialization, recreations.

Registered Nurse – 5 hours a week, Utica. Providing medical oversight to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a Respite program. Current licensure as an RN.

Habilitation Specialist 1 – Per diem hours, Oneida & Lewis Counties, diploma/GED, NY State driver’s license, and 6 months experience or CNA training required. Provide daily living skills training/supervision to individuals with disabilities to the extent required by their Individual Services Plan, while promoting personal choice and independence. This training and/or supervision will take place in whatever setting is deemed appropriate under the guidelines of the plan, which has been developed with the assistance of the individual.

Clinical Habilitation Coordinator – Oneida County, Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, valid NYS driver’s license. FT. Act as a member of the Community and Family Services Division staff with responsibility to oversee the Clinical needs and services of the Day Habilitation and Residential Habilitation programs.

Senior Respite Specialist – Utica, FT, High school diploma/GED and 2 yrs documented exp working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, flexible schedule to include nights and weekends. Act as lead staff and provide planning and leadership in the Respite Program.

Day Services:

Day Habilitation Specialist 1 – FT, Oneida & Lewis Counties (Rome and Turin) , day hours, high school diploma/GED, valid NYS driver’s license. Assists in the implementation of the person’s ISP/Day Habilitation Plan by providing direct care, training, and supervision to the extent required by utilizing as many community based resources and supports as appropriate to the plan.

Employment Services:

Job Coaches – Oneida & Lewis Counties, Relief hours, PT, High school diploma/GED, valid NYS driver’s license. To train individuals with disabilities on work skills in the community.

Community Assistant – Utica, Responsible for assisting the program Community Coordinator with providing and supervising community experiences and internships on and off campus for students enrolled in the College Works program. Includes student assessments, job development activities for unpaid experiences and individualized job coaching. Associate’s Degree in Human Services or related and/or three years experience in community based employment program for individuals with disabilities.

Employment Specialist – FT, Oneida County, flexible schedule, Responsible for the provision of employment supports to individuals with disabilities to help them identify and meet their vocational needs, maximizing their independence and utilizing all of the resources in the community available to them. Bachelor's degree required and one year experience in vocational rehabilitation program. Must have acceptable driver's license, personal vehicle and willingness to transport self and consumers, if needed.

Residential:

Program Manager – Oneida County, FT, Bachelor’s degree in Human Services with 1-3 yrs exp. and valid NY State driver’s license. Overall responsibility for the health and safety of the individuals, responsible for the effective and efficient physical and social operation of the residence and responsible for the development of positive relationships with neighbors, local businesses, and other service providers.

Residential Direct Care – Full time, Part time and Per diem, Oneida and Lewis Counties, diploma/GED, driver’s license required. To ensure the health and safety of the individuals, the effective and efficient physical and social operation of the residence, during their assigned hours.

Service Coordination:

Service Coordinator – FT, Oneida County, flexible schedule, Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, valid NYS driver’s license. To work with an individual with developmental disabilities and his/her family to promote the capacity of those involved to identify their needs and to procure resources in a manner that will enable them to acquire competency to rely on their own resources and abilities.

Vocational Services:

Floating Workshop Supervisor – FT, day hours Utica. High school diploma, experience in an industrial setting. Provide oversight to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a workshop setting.