About the Company:

The Arc in Hawaii is a non-profit organization with 70 years of history in Hawaii. We provide both residential and day services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our mission is to support the inclusion and participation of individuals with IDD in their respective communities throughout their lifetime.

Role:

We are seeking compassionate and dependable individuals for our Direct Support Professional (DSP) positions. You will provide care for our IDD adult residents at our homes under the guidance of our home and center managers.

Responsibilities:

• Assures that the rights of participants are protected, including protection from abuse and neglect, dangerous or hazardous conditions and by following established reporting procedures.
• Supports participants in performing activities of daily living skills such as meal preparation, eating, grooming, toileting, and dressing.
• Utilizes assistive devices (e.g. wheelchairs, walkers, etc.) or assists with walking according to the individual’s IPP or ISP.
• Accompanies participants during community activities.
• Supports participants in participating in treatment programs as stated in the IPP or ISP, as directed by the supervisor in charge.
• Assists participants with their medications, as needed; informs supervisor in-charge when medications need to be reordered.
• Assists in maintaining The Arc in Hawaii’s properties, grounds, and surrounding area in a neat, clean, and sanitary condition by performing cleaning duties, such as sweeping, mopping, washing, and scrubbing regularly.
• Reports maintenance or home repair issues to the supervisor in charge.
• Implements and collects data on participant specific programs and maintains participant records, including progress notes and communication books.
• Interacts with parents, guardians, interdisciplinary team members, and other related persons and programs to benefit client participants.

Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license with clean abstract
• Smart phone
• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to safely drive a van
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English well and follow directions
• Good interpersonal skills, positive attitude, patient, and helpful
• Ability to operate assistive devices including Hoyer lift, wheelchair, walker, and gait belt
• Ability to intermittently lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. with minimal assistance
• Pre-hire requirements include, but are not limited to, physical exam, initial 2-step PPD, CPR/FA/AED certification, criminal history check, APS & CAN registries, FBI fingerprinting, driver’s abstract with an acceptable level of infractions (Paid for by The Arc in Hawaii!)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 months volunteer or work experience assisting persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities or related experience
• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Benefits:

• 15 paid holidays
• Generous paid time off which starts accruing upon hire date
• Healthcare coverage (medical, drug, vision, dental)
• Aflac
• Life insurance (if you take our healthcare coverage)
• 401(k) (employer matching)

Openings:

[ICF Homes]

6th Ave A: Mon-Fri 3pm-9pm, Sat 10am-6pm (Full-time, 38hr/wk)

6th Ave A: Sat & Sun 7am-7pm (Part-time, 24hr/wk)

6th Ave B: Sat & Sun 7am-7pm (Part-time, 24hr/wk)

Kaimuki B: Sat & Sun 7am-7pm (Part-time, 24hr/wk)

Kaimuki B: Sat & Sun 8am-8pm (Part-time, 24hr/wk)

Ewa B: Sat & Sun 7pm-7am (Part-time, 24hr/wk) *Overnight – no sleep

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[Domiciliary Homes]

Kamehame (Hawaii Kai): Mon-Fri 1:30pm-7:30pm (Part-time, 30hr/wk)

Kamehame (Hawaii Kai): Fri 2pm-10pm, Sat & Sun 6am-6pm (Part-time, 32hr/wk)

Lusitania A: Sat & Sun 5:30am-1:30pm, Mon-Wed 1:30pm-9:30pm (Full-time, 40hr/wk)

Lusitania B: Sat & Sun 2:30pm-10:30pm, Mon & Tues 1:30pm-9:30pm (Part-time, 32hr/wk)

Lusitania C: Mon-Fri 4:30am-7:30am (Casual, 15hr/wk)

Halawa: Tues-Fri 2pm-10pm (Part-time, 32hr/wk)

Ewa A: Fri & Sat 11pm-9am (Part-time, 20hr/wk) *Overnight – no sleep

Waipahu B: Fri & Sat 11pm-7am (Casual, 16hr/wk) *Overnight – no sleep

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.77 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overnight shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Oahu Island, HI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person