Direct Support Professional

The Arc Wayne; Village of Newark (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

The Arc Wayne of Newark, NY, is hiring immediately entry-level full-time, part-time, and relief Residential Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to support adults with developmental disabilities in achieving life goals. The role teaches, encourages, mentors, and praises the individuals you support, with competitive pay described below.

You will assist with daily living tasks, learn each person’s Life Plan, and provide positive behavior support while ensuring health and safety.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• NYS driver's license preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to assist individuals who use wheelchairs and/or walkers.
• Ability to foster teamwork.
• Basic computer literacy including email and internet usage.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living skills such as housekeeping, cooking, hygiene, and medication self-administration.
• Build relationships and learn each individual's differences in ability, personality, interests, and goals.
• Learn each Life Plan and provide positive behavior support and role modeling.
• Collaborate to create growth on personal goals while prioritizing health and safety.
• Transport and record medical appointments and other activities; administer and chart medications.

Skills

No previous experience

18 years old

Driver's license preferred

Lift up to 50 pounds

Assist wheelchair users

Teamwork

Basic computer literacy

Job description

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 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!

Work Schedule: full time, part time and relief opportunities

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 $18.19 per hour for scheduled positions or $21.19 per hour (only in select scheduled positions) or $17.69 per hour for non-drivers.

A Day in the Life of a Residential Direct Support Professional ( DSP )

• 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.

Residential Direct Support Professionals Qualifications

• 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. Experience as caregivers, human services, direct care workers, childcare, Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a plus! DSP Overnight, Evening, and Daytime shifts available. Paid training and no previous experience required! Start a rewarding career today and make a difference in someones life everyday.

Salary: $17.69 - $22.25 per hour