HIRING IMMEDIATELY! No previous experience needed.\n
\"The best thing about this job is the rewarding feeling I get in knowing that what I do every day helps make a difference in someone else's day. \" - Resident Team Member\n
The Arc Wayne of Newark, NY, a Human Services Agency, is hiring for entry-level full-time, part-time, and per diem\/relief Residential Direct Support Professionals ( DSP ) to support adults with developmental disabilities in obtaining life goals in Lyons, NY. The role of the DSP is to teach, encourage, inspire, mentor, influence, instruct, nurture, and praise the individuals that you support. \n
Residential Direct Support Professional Responsibilities: \n\nSupport individuals with daily living skills including housekeeping, cooking, hygiene, and self-administration of medications.\nBuild relationships with people with disabilities and learn their individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, motivation, and likes and dislikes. \nWork closely with Resident Team Members to learn each Individual's Life Plan\nCollaborate with each individual support to create growth on personal goals while prioritizing health and safety. \nPositively influenced by assessment and providing skills that will assist them in integrating into the community in the restrictive least environment.\n\n
It is rewarding to see your work as a DSP pay off when the people you support achieve their goals. This is a great opportunity for those with experience in caregiving, human services, direct care, childcare, Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant ( CNA ). \n
The Arc Wayne Benefits:\n\nHealth, Dental, Vision Insurance\n403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match \nPaid Vacation and Sick Time\nPaid Holidays\nLife Insurance\nLong-term Disability Insurance\nTuition Assistance\nEmployee Assistance Program\nOn-the-job paid training provided to learn all the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful in the DSP role.\n\n
Residential Direct Support Professionals Qualifications: \n\nNo previous experience required\nAll Residential Direct Support Professionals must be 18 years of age\nValid NYS driver's license preferred\nAbility to lift up to 50 pounds\nAbility to physically assist individuals who use wheelchairs and\/or walkers\n\n
We are hiring immediately for entry-level candidates with any background. Experience as caregivers, human services, direct care workers, childcare, Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a plus! DSP Overnight, Evening, and Daytime shifts available.\n
ABOUT US: The Arc Wayne, a parent-based organization, advocates for and supports persons of all ages with or without disabilities. We assist individuals in taking them 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. We are person-centered, respectful, reliable, inclusive, and dedicated to our community!