Direct Support Professional - Day Habilitation
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The Arc Wayne is hiring a Direct Support Professional - Day Habilitation. The Arc Wayne is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional for Day Habilitation in Newark, NY. This role involves supporting individuals with disabilities in developing life skills, maintaining healthy lifestyles, and ensuring a safe environment. The organization advocates for and supports individuals of all ages with or without disabilities, promoting independence and connecting them to a world of possibilities.
Key focus areas include Support individuals to plan and complete meaningful activities of their choosing, Assist individuals in maintaining safe and healthy lifestyles, and Provide assistance with eating and direct personal support with bathroom responsibilities.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma or GED and Valid NYS Driver's License. Important skills include Support Individuals, Maintain Confidentiality, Maintain Privacy, Assist With Personal Care, Monitor Environment, and Maintain Clean Environment. Preferred (not required): Passion To Help Others and Caring Heart.
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Newark, NY, USA | Day Habilitation | 17.57-18.59 per hour | Part Time
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:
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Generous Paid Vacation Time
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Sick Time
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10 Paid holidays
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Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Paid Training
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Bereavement Leave
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Employee Referral Bonus
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Employee Assistance Program
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Retirement Plan with Agency Match
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And so much more!
A Day in the Life of a Direct Support Professional-Day Habilitation:
As a part 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.
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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
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Individuals in maintaining safe and healthy lifestyles, and will provide assistance in making healthy dietary choices while following pre-established orders by medical professionals.
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Provide assistance with eating, direct personal support with bathroom responsibilities such as but not limited to: shaving, brushing teeth, bathing/showering, bathroom use and dressing;
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Monitor and maintain a clean, safe and secure environment for individuals at all times, while providing Day Habilitation services according to each individual's plan,
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Participate in building evacuation and fire drills.
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.
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High School Diploma or GED required
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Valid New York State Driver's License required
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Ability to physically assist individuals who use wheelchairs or walkers
Work Schedule: Part time, Monday through Friday 8 am to 2:30 pm (30 hours) at Newark location OR Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 2 pm in Macedon, NY.
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