Direct Support Worker

Position Description

Are you passionate about making a
positive impact in the world? Are you compassionate, patient, and
understanding? Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills? Do
you have problem-solving and decision-making skills?

If YES, we are
looking for people like you to join our team

ABOUT US:

ARCO, A COMMUNITY RESOURCE is a nonprofit
United Way agency dedicated to providing support and services for adults with
intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families
throughout northeast Louisiana since 1954. Our mission is to empower
individuals with I/DD to lead fulfilling and independent lives through our
supported living services, vocational services, and community ventures
services. We recognize our participants can learn and enjoy growing their
skills and knowledge. When provided the correct supports in their overall
day-to-day needs, functions, and activities they can live their lives as full
community citizens and with fully vested rights.

HIRING REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Able to pass a complete criminal record/background check and pre-employment drug screen
• Provide a current, valid driver's license (no suspensions or blocks) and social security card
• Have a dependable vehicle for use on the job and be able to provide evidence of insurance, registration, and vehicle inspection
• Possess good writing skills and have the ability to use a computer (PC) and tablet
• Be comfortable working with various participants who may have a variety of disabilities and various levels of competency and dependency
• Must have a general knowledge of community resources, personal health and personal/home safety, as well as basic nutrition with the ability to cook
• Be able to perform the physical requirements of the job
• Previous DSW experience preferred, but not required

JOB
SUMMARY:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated
Direct Support Worker (DSW) employee to join our team. DSWs are responsible for
providing support and assistance to individuals with I/DD. The DSW provides
participants with the support needed to learn to become self-supportive, to
engage in activities and to provide repetition of learning opportunities
helping to develop communication, self-care, and decision-making skills. DSW
employees play a crucial role in
helping us achieve our goals and make a positive impact by increasing the
participants' independence and involvement in the community.

To be a successful you must:

• Be available to work a set 12 hours Saturday & Sunday, every weekend

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure participants receive support to
  safely complete their day-to-day schedules
• Assist with personal hygiene and grooming,
  light housecleaning, meal preparation, shopping and errands, medical
  appointments, medication administration and other activities
• Assist in maintaining an organized, clean
  and safe household for the well-being of participants
• Plan and implement engaging activities to
  promote socialization and community involvement
• Handle and use adaptive equipment including
  wheelchairs, walkers, lifts, etc.
• Document participants' daily activities

HIRING
REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Able to pass a complete criminal
  record/background check and pre-employment drug screen
• Provide a current, valid driver's license
  (no suspensions or blocks) and social security card
• Have a dependable vehicle for use on the job
  and be able to provide evidence of insurance, registration, and vehicle
  inspection
• Possess good writing skills and have the
  ability to use a computer (PC) and tablet
• Be comfortable working with various
  participants who may have a variety of disabilities and various levels of
  competency and dependency
• Must have a general knowledge of community
  resources, personal health and personal/home safety, financial matters (i.e.
  general banking/budgeting skills), as well as basic nutrition with the ability
  to cook
• Be able to perform the physical requirements
  of the job
• Previous DSW experience preferred, but not
  required

TO APPLY:

• Visit the ARCO office at 3101 Mercedes Drive
  in Monroe, Monday-Friday from 8:30am – 4:00pm
• Bring your driver's license and social
  security card
• Fully and accurately complete the paper ARCO application

Thank you for
considering this opportunity to join our team and contribute to our mission,
please submit your application today. We look forward to hearing from you

(A full Job
Description and list of Essential Functions are available at ARCO's Human
Resource Department, 3101 Mercedes Dr., Monroe, LA. ARCO is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.)

Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 to $12.00 per HOUR

Salary : $10 - $12