Direct Support Professional - Community Habilitation

Ontario ARC; Town of Canandaigua (NY); In loco; USD 25.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Sick time

Advancement opportunities

Educational assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness center access

Pay on Demand

Telehealth

Descrizione del lavoro

The Arc Ontario is a community-based organization providing direct support to individuals with disabilities across Canandaigua, Victor, and Geneva, NY. This role focuses on enhancing daily living skills, independence, and community participation through hands-on teaching, while fostering meaningful relationships and growth opportunities.

The position is full-time with a schedule of Monday–Friday, 10am–6pm, offering comprehensive benefits, PTO, and avenues for advancement within the agency.

Competenze

• 18 years old or older.
• HS Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid NYS driver’s license with a safe driving record (if driving is required).
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form.

Mansioni

• Provide hands-on assistance, instruction, and training to help individuals develop daily living skills as outlined in their plan.
• Accompany individuals to community activities, providing supervision and support for tasks like shopping, banking, recreation, and appointments.
• Serve as a role model by demonstrating respectful and appropriate behaviors and using trained techniques.

Conoscenze

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Formazione

HS Diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

The Arc Ontario

Direct Support Professional - Community Habilitation

Salary: $18.54 - $19.75

Position Overview:

The Direct Support Professional for Community Habilitation at The Arc Ontario provides individualized support that helps people build daily living skills, increase independence, and participate more fully in their community. This role allows you to explore and experience your community in a new way while teaching practical skills like cooking, exercising, organizing, and other everyday abilities that help people reach their personal goals. Every day is filled with adventures, teaching moments, and meaningful relationships as you support individuals in trying new activities, strengthening confidence, and navigating real‑life experiences. If you enjoy hands‑on learning, encouraging growth, and making a positive impact in someone's life, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to help people thrive in their homes and communities!

Work Location:

Canandaigua, Victor, and Geneva, NY

Schedule:

M-F; 10am-6pm; Flexibility in schedule required to meet agency and program needs.

As a full time team member at The Arc Ontario, you will receive...

• Health and retirement benefits
• Paid time off; Over 3 weeks of vacation within your first year!
• Sick Time
• Growth potential/Opportunity for advancement within my agency
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to a Fitness Center in the Main Facility
• Pay on Demand
• Free Telehealth with EZaccessMD
• Emergency Assistance Funding
• And more

Our Culture

Investing in our staff while thriving in a flexible and fun work environment!

The Arc Ontario Story:

Founded in 1954 we believe that All individuals with disabilities or other challenges are one with their community.

Responsibilities

• Provides hands-on assistance, instruction, and training to individuals which will enable them to develop and/or acquire skills in various aspects of daily living which may include communication, social, recreational, and leisure activities, self or personal care, household management, travel, work-related or vocational opportunities, money management, etc. in accordance with an individualized plan of service, and following all safety considerations.
• Accompanies individuals to activities in the community to provide supervision, skills training, support or assistance, e.g. grocery shopping, banking, recreation, entertainment, medical appointments. Assists in planning group leisure activities, recreational events and community activities, career exploration and internship coaching at the request of the site supervisor.
• Serves as a role model for individual's receiving supports, demonstrating respect, as well as social or other behaviors appropriate to the particular program or community setting. Serves as a role model for other staff by using the techniques, as trained.

Requirements

• 18 years old
• HS Diploma or GED preferred and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent amount of education/and or experience preferred
• If driving is required, reliable means of transportation, NYS driver's license and safe driving record for 1 full year prior to hire date
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form

The Arc Ontario is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. The Arc Ontario does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of any characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws.