What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional Day Habilitation position at The Arc Wayne?
The Arc Wayne in Newark, NY, a Human Services Agency, is seeking a full-time Direct Support Professional for our Day Habilitation Program to provide services to adults with developmental disabilities in our Day Habilitation setting. Individuals with developmental and/or intellectual challenges and their Direct Support Professionals (or DSP's) work on individualized, tailor-made plans, in agency and community settings to include training and assistance with daily living skills.
Although experience is preferred, The Arc Wayne will train.
We offer excellent benefits for qualified positions including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with company match, paid holidays, and paid sick and vacation time. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, apply today!
ABOUT THE ARC WAYNE
The Arc Wayne, a parent-based organization, advocates for and supports persons of all ages with or without disabilities. We assist individuals in taking their full, independent, productive place in society through an array of quality, individualized services. With compassion, understanding, and support, we connect individuals and families to a world of possibilities that promote independence. We are person-centered, respectful, reliable, inclusive, and dedicated to our community!
At The Arc Wayne, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive difference in someone's life while working with other great employees. We invest in our employees and help them achieve individual as well as team goals to reach their maximum potential. The Arc Wayne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you would like to begin a rewarding career in your community, we would love for you to join our team!
A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
As a Direct Support Professional for our Day Habilitation Program, you will work alongside individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to provide person-centered support while promoting confidentiality, privacy, human dignity, uniqueness and physical and emotional well-being. You will support people to develop and maintain relationships, advocate for fairness and equity and full community participation, and will be responsible for the safety and well-being of individuals in agency and/or community settings.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or GED
- Must possess a current, valid NYS Driver's license that meets the agency driver standards.
- Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals preferred
Must have a reliable means of transportation. Must have good work history and acceptable results of background checks including a criminal history and child abuse background check.
It also requires the ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, reach, pull, push, lift, climb and kneel.
Location: Community Services Program - Newark, NY 14513
Hours of Work: Monday-Tuesday(3pm-8pm) and Friday-Saturday(9am-2pm) (20 hours/week)
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you are seeking a position that will allow you to make a positive impact in the lives of others and you feel that you would be great as a DSP for our Community Services Program, this is your opportunity!
Salary : $17 - $18