Community Inclusion Direct Support Worker (DSW)–Options Plus Community Day Program

https:/terrebonnearc.org/sitemap.xml; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

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Benefits provided

Job summary

TARC in Houma, Louisiana, seeks a dedicated Direct Support Worker to join their Options Plus Community Day Program. In this full-time role, you will teach and engage individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, assisting them in becoming more independent and achieving personal growth.

Key responsibilities include facilitating planning for activities and providing essential support with hygiene needs. Candidates should possess experience with the IDD community and be able to work full-time hours, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Must have valid driver's license to operate a TARC minivan.

Responsibilities

• Engage with individuals to promote independence and life skills.
• Assist in planning recreational activities for participants.
• Support individuals with hygiene needs.

Skills

Experience with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Teamwork

Driving skills (TARC minivan)

Job description

At TARC and in our Options Plus Community Day Program, we believe inclusion in our local community is essential to providing exceptional services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Direct Support Worker, you are teaching and engaging people to be as independent in teaching and training life skills as well as encouraging their greatest potential and personal growth. Join our team today and make an impact in the lives of the people we serve.

As a Direct Support Worker in Options Plus, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Co-creating Opportunities and Engaging with people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
• Assisting in person-centered planning for recreational community and on-campus activities.
• Ability to drive a TARC minivan for off-campus community activities.
• Assist people in Options Plus with hygiene needs.
• Positive Team Member, Experience with people w/IDD,
• Able to work Monday through Friday 8 am-3 pm, Full-Time with Benefits