DSP Lead & Mentor for Independence (JET Program)

Ontario ARC; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Paid time off

Sick Time

Growth potential/Advancement

Educational Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Center access

Pay on Demand

Telehealth services

Emergency Assistance Funding

Job summary

The Arc Ontario is seeking a Direct Support Professional Lead to join our Job Exploration and Training (JET) program in Canandaigua. The role combines hands-on support, coaching, and leadership to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities build skills and pursue employment opportunities.

You will mentor staff, coordinate daily schedules, implement person-centered plans, and collaborate with families and the Program Supervisor to ensure high-quality services.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED preferred and one year of relevant experience or equivalent amount of education/and or experience.
• Driving is required, reliable means of transportation and safe driving record for 1 full year prior to the hiring date. Ability to drive individuals on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day operation of assigned rooms/sites, including the development of daily schedules. Works closely with Direct Support Professionals, Program Supervisor and Manager to ensure that services and activities are implemented, documented and provided in accordance with program plans. Meets regularly with Program Supervisor to assess the effectiveness of assignments to ensure that participant needs are being addressed and appropriate services are being provided.
• Provides appropriate instruction and direction to all Direct Support Professionals assigned to designated sites, to ensure correct implementation of individual program plans and smooth operation of room. Meets regularly with room staff persons, to discuss program and performance issues. Provides input on performance appraisals. May conduct team meetings, in the absence of the Program Supervisor.
• 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 to 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 individualized plan of service.

Skills

Driving

Job description

The Arc Ontario is seeking a Direct Support Professional Lead to join our Job Exploration and Training (JET) program in Canandaigua. The role combines hands-on support, coaching, and leadership to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities build skills and pursue employment opportunities.

You will mentor staff, coordinate daily schedules, implement person-centered plans, and collaborate with families and the Program Supervisor to ensure high-quality services.