What does a Community Support Staff do? A Community Support Staff provides guidance, direction and care as they assist people with developmental disabilities in becoming more independent by teaching techniques to improve their self-help skills within their home, community or a group setting. Qualifications: • High School Diploma or GED is preferred • Experience working with people with developmental/intellectual disabilities preferred. • Valid NYS Driver's license with 2 years of experience is required What can The Arc Lexington offer you? • Competitive starting wages • Generous Paid Time Off • Ability to accommodate after school hours for teachers • A complete, very low-cost benefits package • Paid training 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 • 2023 - 10 Best Workplaces for Diversity We hope you will join us in making a difference! Apply 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.