Full-Time Direct Support Professional - Community Enablement

The Arc Ontario; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Paid time off; Over 3 weeks ofVacation

Sick Time

Growth potential/Opportunity for advan

Educational Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Access to a Fitness Center in the Main

Pay on Demand

Free Telehealth with EZaccessMD

Emergency Assistance Funding

And more

Job summary

The Arc Ontario in Canandaigua, NY is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide community-based habilitation, helping individuals build daily living skills and become more independent.

You will teach practical tasks like cooking, budgeting, transportation, and personal care, accompany participants to activities, and support growth in a respectful, person-centered setting. This full-time role offers benefits and opportunities for advancement within our agency.

Qualifications

• 18 years old or older.
• HS Diploma or GED preferred; relevant experience considered.
• If driving is required, reliable transportation and NYS license.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Effective written and spoken communication.

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.

Job description

The Arc Ontario in Canandaigua, NY is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide community-based habilitation, helping individuals build daily living skills and become more independent.

You will teach practical tasks like cooking, budgeting, transportation, and personal care, accompany participants to activities, and support growth in a respectful, person-centered setting. This full-time role offers benefits and opportunities for advancement within our agency.