Direct Support Professional (Caregiver)-Mardi Gras Recycling Center

Arc of Greater New Orleans; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus

Paid Training

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer Sponsored Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Job summary

Arc of Greater New Orleans in Metairie is hiring a Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) for Mardi Gras Recycling Center. You will work with participants in bead sorting, unloading bins, and supporting the MGRC Program Manager with daily operations.

We value compassion and person-centered supports. Prior experience with developmental disabilities is preferred; a clear background check and a valid LA driver’s license are required. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bead sorting and basic inventory handling.
• Customer service and support for participants.
• Timekeeping for participants in the center.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the Mardi Gras Recycling Center.
• Manage daily timekeeping for participants working in the center.
• Assist with completing customer purchases at the shop on-site in Metairie.
• Support inventory monitoring and storefront restocking.

Skills

Bead sorting

Inventory handling

Customer service

Timekeeping

Job description

Direct Support Professional (Caregiver)-Mardi Gras Recycling Center

More Than a Job-A Chance to Change Lives.

At The Arc of Greater New Orleans, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, independent life. As part of our team, you'll help empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while working alongside people who are passionate about making a difference.

Guided by our People First philosophy, we value compassion, inclusion, dignity, and respect in everything we do.

If you're looking for meaningful work with lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.

Summary

The Direct Support Professional that supports our Mardi Gras Recycling Center works alongside our participants in our bead room offering assistance with daily tasks including bead sorting, helping to retrieve and unload collection bins, and providing support to the MGRC Program Manager.

Essential Job Functions

• Support all daily operational processes of the Mardi Gras Recycling Center
• Manage the daily timekeeping for participants working in the center
• Assist with completing customer purchases at our shop on-site in Metairie
• Assist the Program Manager with monitoring inventory levels and properly restocking the storefront as needed
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

Education and Experience Requirements

• Previous experience working with persons with developmental disabilities preferred
• Must pass a clear background check
• Must have a valid LA driver's licens e
• Retention Bonus
• Paid Training
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Sponsored Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, and more.

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description shall not constitute or be construed as a promise of employment or as a contract between the Arc of Greater New Orleans and any of its employees.

EEO Statement

The Arc of Greater New Orleans is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability-protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in the search process should notify the Human Resources department.