Direct Support Professional
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Position Schedule: Saturday and Sunday 11a-9p (20 hours)
Direct Support ProfessionalEssential Functions:
- Implement Individual Support Plans for individuals based on assessments objectives and goals
- Provide light to medium maintenance/domestic functions associated with residential programs including but not limited to: shoveling snow cleaning laundry cooking grocery shopping and grounds keeping duties as assigned
- Ability to transfer change shower assist with toileting and all personal care needs of the individuals supported
- Works closely with Residential Managers and Assistant Residential Managers in delivering service standards of excellence and ensures operational compliance within assigned programs in accordance with Federal State and agency regulations
- Actively advocates for individuals served and demonstrates agency mission and values in all interpersonal and professional relations
- Knowledgeable about community resources to better assist individuals served in achieving their goals while seeking to empower and enhance their quality of life
- Conducts oneself professionally by maintaining respect following regulations and agency policies and adhering to confidentiality requirements in all assigned duties
- Attends mandatory trainings and meetings as assigned and required. Maintains all required certifications
- Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to agency mission and fundamental values
- Cross functional communication skills in written and oral English which convey clear and concise information in a professional and respectful manner to individuals supported family members/guardians peers government agencies community partners and employees.
- Frequent driving of facility motor vehicles and vans
- Additional duties as assigned
- Physical demands include: Frequent standing pushing pulling walking stooping lifting and twisting
Direct Support ProfessionalQualifications:
- High school diploma or GED is required
- Experience in substance abuse and/or mental health field preferred
- A valid drivers license is required
- Acceptable CORI/Finger printing and driving record are required at all times during employment with The Arc of Opportunity.
- Use of personal vehicles is required and must meet all state requirements to include valid registration insurance and safety standards.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; kneel bend and carry items; and sustain periods of walking standing and sitting
- Ability to physically assist individuals according to their needs and perform physical restraint if necessary
Direct Support ProfessionalMental Requirements:
- Demonstrated superior communication skills both in verbal and written English
- Functional and situational reasoning to follow policy problem solve exercise sound judgment prioritize multiple tasks and manage crisis
- Computer literacy skills
For full time employees a comprehensive benefits package is available including vacation and sick leave paid holidays health dental life disability and 401K. Advancement opportunities.
The Arc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin political affiliation sexual orientation gender identity marital status disability protected veteran status genetic information age or other legally protected characteristics.
When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply and/or interview for a job they may request it orally or in writing through the VP of Human Resources.
Key words: Substance abuse mental health direct support aide human services disabilities
Saturday and Sunday 11a-9p
(20 hr/week)
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
