Direct Support Professional
About The Position
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. The Arc Wayne of Newark, NY, a Human Services Agency, is hiring immediately entry-level full-time, part-time, and per diem/relief Residential Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to support adults with developmental disabilities in obtaining life goals. The role of the DSP is to teach, encourage, inspire, mentor, influence, instruct, nurture, and praise the individuals that you support.
Requirements
- All Residential Direct Support Professionals must be at least 18 years of age
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to physically assist individuals who use wheelchairs and/or walkers
- Ability to foster teamwork
- Basic computer literacy including use of email, internet and web-based programs
Nice To Haves
- Valid NYS driver's license preferred
- Experience as caregivers, human services, direct care workers, childcare, Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a plus!
Responsibilities
- Support individuals with daily living skills including housekeeping, cooking, hygiene, and self-administration of medications
- Build relationships with people with disabilities and learn their individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, motivation, and likes and dislikes
- Work closely with Resident Team Members to learn each Individual's Life Plan and provide positive behavior support and role modeling to the people we support
- Collaborate with each individual support to create growth on personal goals while prioritizing health and safety.
- Transport and record medical appointments as well as other community activities.
- Administer and chart medications accurately.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- 10 Paid holidays
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Training
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Plan with Agency Match
- On-the-job paid training provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
