Direct Support Specialist - Flexible Shifts & Perks

Arc of Greater New Orleans; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

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 is seeking a Direct Support Professional to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities participate in community outings, fostering independence and meaningful connections. You’ll work with a team that values compassion, inclusion, dignity, and respect.

No experience is required — if you genuinely care about people, we’ll teach you the rest. Paid training, mileage reimbursement, and flexible shifts are available to support work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• No experience required — if you’re someone who genuinely cares about people, we’ll teach you the rest.
• A background helping others is a plus, not a requirement.
• Paid Training

Responsibilities

• Get to know the regulars at a local shop.
• Be recognized on the parade route.
• Joke around and make the day lighter.
• I’m not stuck in one building all day.

Skills

Caring about people

Job description

Arc of Greater New Orleans is seeking a Direct Support Professional to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities participate in community outings, fostering independence and meaningful connections. You’ll work with a team that values compassion, inclusion, dignity, and respect.

No experience is required — if you genuinely care about people, we’ll teach you the rest. Paid training, mileage reimbursement, and flexible shifts are available to support work‑life balance.