Direct Support Professional, Janitorial

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

Job summary

The Arc Of Greater New Orleans is hiring a Direct Support Professional to work with our Janitorial team across multiple locations in Louisiana. You will assist individuals with developmental disabilities by performing janitorial tasks, supporting daily activities, and documenting progress as required.

Responsibilities include transporting clients in a reliable vehicle, helping with lifting up to 30-40 pounds, maintaining clean, safe work areas, and reporting client participation.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct support or working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Ability to pass DOT physical.
• Valid Louisiana driver's license and auto insurance required.
• Ability to lift and move 30-40 pounds constantly.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in performing job duties within the janitorial department
• Transport clients between group employment sites using a reliable personal vehicle with valid insurance.
• Assist clients with lifting and moving items weighing up to 30-40 pounds as needed.
• Ensure work areas are clean, organized, and safe for clients.
• Monitor and report client progress and participation in employment activities.
• May be required to perform other non-specified duties.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Driver's license

Job description

Are you looking for a career that makes a difference in your local community? Join us at the Arc of Greater New Orleans! We are actively hiring a Direct Support Professional to work with our Janitorial team.

Summary

The Direct Support Professional for Janitorial shall assist individuals with developmental disabilities working across multiple locations ensuring the cleanliness of each location, working with and helping to develop skills needed to maintain each facility, and completing documentation directly related to daily activities and tasks.

Essential Job Functions

• Support clients in performing job duties within the janitorial department
• Transport clients between group employment sites using a reliable personal vehicle with valid insurance.
• Assist clients with lifting and moving items weighing up to 30-40 pounds as needed.
• Ensure work areas are clean, organized, and safe for clients.
• Monitor and report client progress and participation in employment activities.
• May be required to perform other non-specified duties.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Experience in direct support roles or working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to pass DOT physical
• Valid Louisiana driver’s license and auto insurance required.
• Ability to lift and move 30-40 pounds constantly

Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any tim,e 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.