Arc of Onondaga

Announcing our new starting wage for DSPs!!! What is a DSP, you ask? DSPs (Direct Support Professionals) are the people who support individuals with disabilities on their paths to personal success. Day Services DSPs work primarily at out-of-home sites or out in the community, assisting people with their personal goals and independence. Arc of Onondaga offers a sign-on bonus, paid time off, health benefits, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) with employer match, and public service student loan forgiveness! Visit https://lnkd.in/egN7C2e and to apply and discover the rewards of working for Arc of Onondaga!

Congratulations to Anthony Petrelli on receiving the William B. Joslin Outstanding Performance Award from the New York State Industries for the Disabled during a ceremony this afternoon at Arc of Onondaga! The William B. Joslin Outstanding Performance Award is NYSID’s annual people-centered awards program which recognizes exceptional vocational and personal success on Preferred Source jobs. Being at the OCRRA site since the beginning of its contract with NYSID has been a rewarding experience for Anthony and for OCRRA. “He’s given 100% since day one,” said Steve Ludwig, Operations Manager for Commercial Contracts at Arc. “The guys at OCRRA are great to work with. They’re accepting and welcoming, and Anthony needs minimal supervision on site. He’s filling a need and doing a great job. He really enjoys the work. He is a part of their team - so much so that they even included him in their informational video.” “Anthony is an essential part of the depackaging program at OCRRA’s Amboy Compost Site,” said Maria Bianchetti, Recycling Operations Manager at OCRRA. “He is a pleasure to work with, and when he is in the barn working, he improves everyone’s spirits. He is a consistently hard worker, and we would not have as successful of a program without him!” Great job, Anthony! What a great way to celebrate #NDEAM! #NDEAM2024 #GoodJobsForAll #EmployAbility #nysid

As we comtinue to recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we want to celebrate those who help the people we provide services to find work that suits them best. We currently have an opening for an Employment Specialist here at Arc of Onondaga. If this sounds like a good fit, we'd love to hear from you! In this role, you will provide job coaching to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities receiving employment supports through Arc of Onondaga. Goals in this position include promotion of job retention, motivation, inclusion, and career planning for people seeking employment. As an Employment Specialist, you will have the opportunity to support people seeking employment in achieving their goals. If you or someone you know might be interested, applications are being accepted at https://lnkd.in/e4UFM-iV #NDEAM #JoinOurTeam #hiring

It's National Disability Employment Awareness Month for one more week and helping people who receive services from Arc of Onondaga find work opportunities is an important part of what we do here! We currently have an opening for an Employment Specialist, so if you or someone you know might be interested, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today or share this post with your network! #hiring #NDEAM

We are excited to announce another paid training opportunity through our partnership with Bryant & Stratton College - Syracuse! This program is designed to provide training for people with a passion for working as Direct Support Professionals and supporting people with I/DD and to help those who choose a career in direct care be successful in their work. The next round will begin in January and applications will be accepted November 12 through December 3 - more on that soon! Bryant & Stratton is a not-for-profit institution empowering students to build successful careers in high-demand professions through innovative, personalized connections in an outcomes-focused environment.

Congratulations to Bailey, Cassandra, Luke, and Melisa on your E-Badge awards! As a member agency of The Collaborative of NY, we are proud to participate in the NADSP E-Badge Academy, a NYS credentialing pilot program that aims to provide a formal system to recognize the knowledge, skills, and values of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and frontline supervisors. We are excited to announce that Luke McCarthy has completed the DSP 1 level, and Cassandra Carusone and Melisa Fernandez have completed the DSP 2 level, and Bailey Heisey completed the DSP 3 level! We are very proud to celebrate their achievements! Great job, guys! Thank you for all you do!

Got a busy weekend ahead? You should order dinner from Panera Bread in Fairmount this Saturday! You can order online, takeout from the restaurant, or dine in; just use the promo code FUND4U when ordering and 25% of the sales go to the Arc of Onondaga Foundation! It's that simple! Help us raise some dough when you order between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 26 and spread the word!

Did you know? People with disabilities have one of the lowest employment rates of any group. As we recognize NDEAM this month, let's commit to creating more inclusive workplaces. Businesses all over Onondaga County employ individuals with disabilities, supported by job coaches at Arc of Onondaga. Send us a message to find out how your business can get involved at scarlson@arcon.org. #NDEAM2024 #GoodJobsForAll #EmployAbility

Meet Hayden! Hayden has been employed at Green Hills Farms for almost two years and is a valued employee at the locally owned grocery store. During his employment at Green Hills Farms, he has only called in once. What he likes the most about working there are the people. He enjoys speaking with the customers and he has a supportive team to back him when needed. He especially likes his managers, who are easy-going and patient with their staff. Hayden plans on staying with Green Hills Farms for many years to come. Keep up the good work, Hayden! We're glad you found the perfect fit! #NDEAM2024 #GoodJobsForAll #EmployAbility

Online ticket sales end at 3:00 p.m. today! Don't miss your chance to experience The Improvaneer Method from Medina, Ohio in Syracuse tonight at the Red House Arts Center! Visit https://lnkd.in/eSAw6vAv and join us as we celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month with an evening of improv genius!