Direct Support Professional
About the role
The Direct Support Professional role is ideal for those looking to support independence, build trust, and change lives. Learn more about what it's like to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our video.
Essential Functions
- Implement Individual Support Plans based on assessments, objectives, and goals
- Provide light to medium maintenance/domestic functions such as shoveling snow, cleaning, laundry, cooking, grocery shopping, and grounds keeping duties as assigned
- Transfer, change, shower, assist with toileting, and provide all personal care needs of the individuals supported
- Work closely with Residential Managers and Assistant Residential Managers to deliver service standards of excellence and ensure operational compliance
- Actively advocate for individuals served and demonstrate agency mission and values in all interpersonal and professional relations
- Conduct oneself professionally by maintaining respect, following regulations and agency policies, and adhering to confidentiality requirements
- Attend mandatory trainings and meetings as assigned and required
- Maintain all required certifications
- Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to agency mission and fundamental values
- Show cross-functional communication skills in written and oral English to convey clear and concise information professionally and respectfully
- Frequent driving of facility motor vehicles and vans
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED is required
- Experience in substance abuse and/or mental health field preferred
- A valid driver’s license is required
- Acceptable CORI/Fingerprint and driving record are required at all times during employment with The Arc of Opportunity
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., kneel, bend, carry items, and sustain periods of walking, standing, and sitting
- Ability to physically assist individuals according to their needs and perform physical restraint if necessary
- Demonstrated superior communication skills, both in verbal and written English
- Functional and situational reasoning to follow policy, problem solve, exercise sound judgment, prioritize multiple tasks, and manage crisis
- Computer literacy skills
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is available for full-time employees, including vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, health, dental, life, disability, and 401K. Advancement opportunities are also available.
Pay and Schedule
- $20/hr without MAP certification, $21.42/hr with MAP certification or $20.40/hr without MAP
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 3p-11p (40 hr/week)
Skills
Knowledgeable about community resources to better assist individuals served in achieving their goals while seeking to empower and enhance their quality of life.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, health, dental, life, disability, and 401K. Advancement opportunities are also available.
Pay and Schedule
- $20/hr without MAP certification, $21.42/hr with MAP certification or $20.40/hr without MAP
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 3p-11p (40 hr/week)
Additional Information
When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply and/or interview for a job, they may request it orally or in writing through the VP of Human Resources.