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Relief Direct Support Professional - Day Habilitation

Part-time

The Arc Wayne

Newark, NYPart-time$17.57–18.59/hrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$17.57–18.59/hr
Location
Newark, NY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid New York State Driver's License

Job overview

The Arc Wayne is hiring a Relief Direct Support Professional - Day Habilitation. The Arc Wayne, a parent-based organization, advocates for and supports individuals of all ages with or without disabilities. This role assists individuals in taking their full, independent, productive place in society through an array of quality, individualized services. The Direct Support Professional connects individuals and families to a world of possibilities that promote independence.

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 in making healthy dietary choices.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma/GED and Valid NYS Driver's License. Important skills include Support Confidentiality, Support Privacy, Support Human Dignity, Support Uniqueness, Support Physical Well-Being, and Support Emotional Well-Being. Preferred (not required): Passion To Help Others, Caring Heart, and Make A Difference.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Support ConfidentialitySupport PrivacySupport Human DignitySupport UniquenessSupport Physical Well-BeingSupport Emotional Well-BeingAssist With EatingAssist With Bathroom ResponsibilitiesMonitor Clean EnvironmentMonitor Safe EnvironmentMonitor Secure EnvironmentParticipate in Building EvacuationParticipate in Fire DrillsPhysically Assist IndividualsPassion to Help OthersCaring HeartMake a Difference

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDValid New York State Driver's License

Full job description

Newark, NY, USA | Day Habilitation | 17.57-18.59 per hour | Substitute/Relief

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.

Work Schedule: Relief or Substitute (as needed), flexibility to meet your schedule. Hours available between 7:30 am and 3:30 pm

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

As a Relief or Substitute 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

  • Individuals in maintaining safe and healthy lifestyles, and will provide assistance in making healthy dietary choices while following pre-established orders by medical professionals.

  • 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;

  • 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,

  • 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.

  • High School Diploma or GED required

  • Valid New York State Driver's License required

  • Ability to physically assist individuals who use wheelchairs or walkers

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