NOW HIRING - Direct Support Professional ( DSP ) - No previous experience needed.

　　" 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

　　The Arc Wayne of Newark, NY, a Human Services Agency, is hiring a reliable, caring and compassionate Residential Direct Support Professional ( DSP ) - Floater to support adults with developmental disabilities in obtaining life goals. The role of the DSP is to teach, encourage, inspire, mentor, influence, instruct, nurture, and praise the individuals that you support..

　　Residential Direct Support Professional Responsibilities:

　　Support individuals with daily living skills including housekeeping, cooking, hygiene, and self-administration of medications.

　　Build relationships with people with disabilities and learn their individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, motivation, and likes and dislikes.

　　Work closely with Resident Team Members to learn each Individual's Life Plan

　　Collaborate with each individual support to create growth on personal goals while prioritizing health and safety.

　　Positively influenced by assessment and providing skills that will assist them in integrating into the community in the restrictive least environment.

　　It is rewarding to see your work as a DSP pay off when the people you support achieve their goals.

　　Schedule: Tuesday through Friday 7 am to 3 pm and Sunday 8 am to 4 pm.

　　The Arc Wayne Benefits:

　　Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

　　403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match

　　Paid Vacation and Sick Time

　　Paid Holidays

　　Life Insurance

　　Long-term Disability Insurance

　　Tuition Assistance

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　On-the-job paid training provided to learn all the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful in the DSP role.

　　Residential Direct Support Professionals Qualifications :

　　No previous experience required

　　All Residential Direct Support Professionals ( DSP ) must be 18 years of age

　　Valid NYS driver's license preferred

　　Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

　　Ability to physically assist individuals who use wheelchairs and/or walkers

　　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!

　　Apply now to join our amazing team!

　　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!