Weekend Support Specialist
Want a weekend career with weekdays off? Work Part-Time but make a Full-Time Difference!
Our Weekend Support Specialists commit to 24 hours of work per weekend. We provide flexibility in schedules to meet your needs. Hourly pay is between $22.25-$23.44 depending on the shifts worked.
Your role is critical to our weekend management team as they ensure exemplary care and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will work to increase the independence and personal growth of the people we support, always finding ways to help them reach their full potential. You will assist in implementing meaningful and fun activities such as arts and crafts, music, light fitness, games, gardening, community activities and so much more. You might also assist with meal preparation, medication administration and personal care. We are looking for talented individuals who share our philosophy of a nurturing environment and dedication to helping the people we support live their best lives.
This position is eligible for 401(k) participation including a company match, paid NYS sick and safe leave, and FREE telemedicine for you and qualifying family members.
Why work at The Arc Lexington?
The Arc Lexington always strives to be the best possible employer. This means going to great lengths to ensure it is a great place to work, a place where employees feel valued, nurtured, and respected. Employees find fulfilling, meaningful careers at The Arc Lexington and enjoy being part of our family. The Arc Lexington employees have repeatedly voted us for several awards:
- 2013 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award
- 2014 - Voted #1 Large Workplace in the Capital District
- 2014 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award
- 2017 - Best Company to Work For in New York State
- 2022 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award & Times Union Meaningfulness Award
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The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws ("each a "Protected Characteristic"). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
