Floating Direct Support Professional - Day Habilitation

waynearc; Village of Newark (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid vacation time

Sick time

10 paid holidays

Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training

Bereavement leave

Employee referral bonus

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan with agency match

Job summary

The Arc Wayne in Newark, NY is seeking a Floating Direct Support Professional for Day Habilitation. You will help individuals develop life skills, safeguard privacy and dignity, and support physical and emotional well-being in a compassionate, person-centered setting.

You will plan meaningful activities, assist with healthy lifestyles, document services on time, and provide personal support with daily tasks and medications as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must hold a valid NYS driver's license.
• Certifications including SCIP-R, First Aid/CPR, and Medication Administration.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy (email, internet, web-based programs).

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to plan meaningful activities across recreation, learning, and fitness.
• Assist individuals in maintaining safe, healthy lifestyles and dietary choices.
• Provide personal support with bathroom routines as needed.
• Document services timely per policy and Medicaid standards.
• Administer and chart medications accurately per care plan.

Skills

Diploma or GED

Driver's license

First Aid/CPR

Medication administration

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Email

Internet

Web-based tools

Job description

Floating Direct Support Professional – Day Habilitation

Why Join Our Team:

The Arc Wayne, a parent-based organization, advocates for and supports persons of all ages with or without disabilities. We assist individuals in taking their full, independent, productive place in society through an array of quality, individualized services. With compassion, understanding, and support, we connect individuals and families to a world of possibilities that promote independence.

Benefits:

• Generous Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 10 Paid holidays
• Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Agency Match
• And so much more!

Work Schedule:

Parttime, Monday through Friday 8 am to 2:30 pm (30 hours)

A Day in the Life of a Direct Support Professional-Day Habilitation:

As a full time Direct Support Professional – Day Habilitation at The Arc Wayne in Newark, NY you will be an integral part in supporting people to develop life skills while supporting their confidentiality, privacy, human dignity, uniqueness and both physical and emotional well-being.

• Support individuals to plan and complete meaningful activities of their choosing that may include, but are not limited to recreational, learning and physical fitness activities, development of individual interests and the pursuit of personal goals
• Assists individuals in maintaining safe and healthy lifestyles. Provides assistance in making healthy dietary choices and following pre-established orders by medical professionals. May provide assistance with eating
• May provide direct personal support with bathroom responsibilities such as but not limited to: shaving, brushing teeth, bathing/showering, using the bathroom and dressing.
• Accurately documents service provision in a timely manner according to Arc Wayne policy and procedures and OPWDD and Medicaid standards
• Administers and charts medications accurately and in accordance with medication administration guidelines and individual care plan. Performs related medication recordkeeping, acquisition, storage and medication counts.

It is rewarding to see your work as a DSP pay off when the people you support achieve their goals!

Who We Are Looking For:

You have a passion to help others and a caring heart. You like to make a difference every day and are looking for a rewarding career.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must possess a current, valid New York State Driver's License that meets Agency Driver standards
• Must complete and maintain certifications as designated by the agency including but not limited to, SCIP-R, First Aid/CPR, and Medication Administration.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy including use of email, internet and web based programs

Vision and Core Values:

Come help us be the leading provider of innovative, quality support and services promoting independence, choice, and community integration. Our organization will promote excellence at every level through an environment of mutual respect and continued professional and personal development through our core values of...

• Respect
• Integrity
• Diversity
• Innovation
• Empowerment