Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Creating a Positive Impact in the Lives of the People We Support
Are you ready to start a journey that goes beyond the typical role of a caregiver? Join us as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at The Arc Lexington. Here you will have a meaningful role helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live fulfilling lives and pursue their dreams. Being a DSP, you are not just offering care but empowering those we support, promoting their independence, and ensuring their achievements are recognized while their voices are heard and respected. If you are looking for more than just a job, where you can truly influence someone's life, then your search ends here!
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The Arc Lexington Benefits
Join The Arc Lexington Team and start creating a difference in the lives of the people we support as a DSP today!
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.
Our mission: We empower people with autism and disabilities to live their best lives, every day, by partnering with their families, our employees, and our community.
The Arc Lexington provides services and supports in Fulton, Albany, and Schoharie Counties to approximately 1,300 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, mental illness, cerebral palsy, physical disabilities, epilepsy, and traumatic brain injuries. Lexington's person-first approach puts the emphasis on each person's needs, wants, and desires rather than their disability. From how we structure program activities to the language we use at our agency, we are committed to fostering an environment where the people we support are not only respected and valued, but also play an integral role in Lexington's day-to-day operations. Lexington continues to expand and diversify while remaining deeply committed to our core values and mission of excellence – making Lexington a great place for people with disabilities and for our employees. Our programs and services include residential, day habilitation, community supports, autism support services, Article 16 Clinic, employment supports, guardianship, and supports for people with traumatic brain injuries. Also, a program of Lexington is Transitions, supporting teens and young adults with autism and other learning differences with college, career, and independent life. The Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts is a year-round community arts center for people of all ages and abilities that is also part of Lexington’s programming. Flame is Lexington’s world-renowned rock band comprised of seven talented musicians who happen to have disabilities. Lexington also has two fundraising entities, the Legacy of Love (Schoharie County) and the Lexington Foundation.
