Direct Support Professional

The Arc Wayne•Newark, NY

3d•$17 - $23

About The Position

Now Hiring - Direct Support Professional " The best thing about this job is the rewarding feeling I get in knowing that what I do every day helps make a difference in someone else's day. " - Resident Team Member Why Join Our Team: 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. As a Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will earn competitive pay of $17.44 per hour for scheduled positions or $22.64 per hour (only in select scheduled positions) or $16.94 per hour for non-drivers. Paid training and no previous experience required! Start a rewarding career today and make a difference in someones life everyday. Apply now to join our amazing Direct Support Professional ( DSP ) team!

Requirements

No previous experience required
All Residential Direct Support Professionals must be 18 years of age
Valid NYS driver's license preferred
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
We are hiring immediately for entry-level candidates with any background.

Nice To Haves

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.
You will also administer and chart medications accurately.

Benefits

Generous Paid Vacation Time
Sick Time
10 Paid holidays
Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Training
Bereavement Leave
Employee Referral Bonus
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan with Agency Match
On-the-job paid training provided to learn all the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful in the DSP role.
And so much more!