Direct Support Professional

Benefits

• Mileage Reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

About the role

The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

The Arc acts to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their parents, siblings, family members, and other concerned members of the public have meaningful opportunities to inform and guide the direction of the organization’s advocacy, including determining policy and positions on important issues. The Arc strives for diversity in its leadership, as well as in all facets of the work of the organization.

The Arc leads by articulating a positive vision for the future of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and catalyzes public and private support in realization of that vision through carefully planned and well-executed goals, strategies, and actions.

The Arc represents the public interest, supporting and acting with and on behalf of all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families regardless of the type of disability or membership in The Arc.

The Arc works with individuals, organizations, and coalitions in a collaborative fashion. The Arc values and promotes effective partnerships between volunteer and staff leadership at all levels of the organization.

The Arc conducts its business with integrity, accountability, and open, honest, and timely communication. The Arc is committed to quality and excellence in all it does.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school or equivalent diploma and be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to read, write and follow directions.
• Must be in good physical, mental and emotional health.
• Must complete and keep current necessary training and documentation.
• Must be willing to obtain additional training.
• Must work under the supervision of the Coordinator, Director and the Qualified Professional (QP).
• Must maintain confidentiality of information about participants, records, personnel practices, and Company business affairs.
• Must be an Advocate for people with disabilities and to teach members of the community to treat people we support with dignity and respect by modeling positive attitudes and respectful communication and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the health and safety of our participants.
• Helps and assists with daily activities and programs that encourage positive interactions.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment.
• Provides transportation to and from services and throughout the day.
• Keeps abreast of the various medications used by the participants.
• Is capable of detecting signs of illness or dysfunction. Has the basic skills required to meet the health needs and problems of the participants, including but not limited to first aid in the presence of an accident or illness.
• Provides a normal and individualized atmosphere appropriate to the needs of the participants.
• Participates in person centered planning by providing information about what you know to be the dreams, goals, strengths and needs of the people we support.
• Mediates between participants and the environment assuring that the “least restrictive environment” is available in order to help the participants improve capabilities for independence.
• Responsible for the general upkeep of the program.
• Displays a positive and professional attitude in their interactions with participants, families, other employees, and other persons with whom their work with The Arc of High Point, might bring them in contact with.

Skills

• Ability to read, write and follow directions.
• Physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Confidentiality of information.
• Positive attitudes and respectful communication.
• First aid skills.
• Knowledge of medications.
• Ability to detect signs of illness or dysfunction.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Ability to provide transportation.
• Ability to participate in person centered planning.
• Ability to mediate between participants and the environment.
• Ability to provide a normal and individualized atmosphere.
• Ability to display a positive and professional attitude.

Pay

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour