Orleans Community Services - DSP - PT/PD - GLOW

Arc GLOW; Town of Albion (NY); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Vacation time

Sick time

Paid holidays

401(k) with agency match up to 5%

College Tuition Assistance

Health Reimbursement Account

Résumé du poste

Arc GLOW in New York seeks self-motivated Direct Support Professionals to teach life skills and provide one-to-one support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Genesee and Orleans Counties. Responsibilities include teaching daily living tasks, arranging outings, coordinating with families, transporting clients with agency vehicles, and documenting program data.

Starting pay is $19.25 per hour for both part-time and full-time roles, with vacation, sick time,

Qualifications

• A valid NYS driver's license with an acceptable driving record and reliable transportation to and from work is required.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• The ability to think outside of the box creating new, creative, and different ideas
• The physical ability to transfer and lift people with mobility restraints.
• The drive to help others with personal goals and work in a team environment.
• The ability to efficiently use a computer.

Responsabilités

• Working one to one with people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, teaching daily living skills.
• Being involved with attending and scheduling outings in the surrounding area.
• Assisting with contacting individuals, programs, and/or families, as needed.
• Transporting individuals with agency vehicle.
• Documenting all program data accurately and timely.

Connaissances

Communication

Independence

Creative thinking

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Reliable transportation

Outils

Computer skills

Description du poste

We are looking for self-motivated Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to teach life skills, one to one, with individuals who reside in Genesee and Orleans Counties. Primary responsibilities consist of teaching and providing guidance on how to complete household tasks such as cleaning, shopping, finances, cooking, etc., as well as socialization skills. This position holds a vital role in helping individuals with intellectual disabilities to have the ability to live independently, make community connections, and to be able to continue to grow in all areas of their lives. Starting pay is $19.25 an hour for part time and full time positions.

We are currently hiring Community Habilitation DSP’s for our Supportive Living Department in Genesee & Orleans Counties.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

• Full-time, Part-time, or Per Diem
• Schedule Varies
• Monday through Friday, with an occasional Saturday
• Mix of Day Shift and Split Shift (Day/Even)

WHAT IS ARC GLOW?

We are a parent and family driven organization that empowers and supports people of all ages with a broad spectrum of emotional, intellectual and developmental disabilities.

WHO DOES THE ARC GLOW SUPPORT?

• People with intellectual and developmental disabilities will be valued members of their communities, with the opportunity to realize their full potential and a future that is secure.

WHAT WOULD I BE DOING?

• Working one to one with people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, teaching daily living skills.
• Being involved with attending and scheduling outings in the surrounding area.
• Assisting with contacting individuals, programs, and/or families, as needed.
• Transporting individuals with agency vehicle.
• Documenting all program data accurately and timely.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DSP:

• A valid NYS driver's license with an acceptable driving record, per agency policy, and reliable transportation to and from work is required.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• The ability to think outside of the box creating new, creative, and different ideas
• The physical ability to transfer and lift people with mobility restraints.
• The drive to help others with personal goals and work in a team environment.
• The ability to efficiently use a computer.

WE SUPPORT YOU IN YOUR TIME AWAY FROM WORK!

• Vacation time begins accruing immediately and is available to use after three months of employment
• Sick time begins accruing immediately and is available to use immediately.
• Paid holidays (8 holidays)

Other Benefits include:

• 401(k) with agency match up to 5%
• College Tuition Assistance
• Affordable medical insurance with agency funded Health Reimbursement Account

GROW WITH GLOW!

Our strong training program will provide the skills needed to work with people with disabilities. All training is paid. Arc GLOW provides opportunities to grow and advance in a meaningful and rewarding career.