Direct Support Professional Job at The Arc Of Greater New Orleans
The Arc Of Greater New Orleans Metairie, LA 70001
$150 SIGN-ON BONUS (Paid out after 90-day intro period.)
A career with ArcGNO affords you excellent benefits, growth opportunities, high level training, and job satisfaction through making a difference in someone's life.
ArcGNO programs provide person-centered support for positive change and personal improvement. We support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a variety of settings as they work to attain the joys of independence and growth with the assistance of professionally trained staff.
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We are currently seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for Full / Part-time WEEKENDS / NIGHTS positions in several New Orleans Surrounding area locations:
- Typical evening shifts are 3pm-11pm
- Typical overnight shifts are 11pm-9am
- Driver license REQUIRED for all day and evening positions
Schedules generally include working weekends, with two (2) consecutive days off will be during the week.
Starting Pay:
$10 t0 $12
Time:
3:00pm to 11:00pm
11:00pm to 7:00am
Are you a Quality DSP candidate?
If so, you are patient, compassionate, creative, and team-oriented. You will support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community participation, advocacy, and building meaningful relationships. You must be able and willing to teach, provide counseling, and problem solve, while fostering a nurturing, personalized home environment.
Additional Responsibilities:
- The oversight of all safety and health considerations
- Promoting skill development, interests, and hobbies
- Assisting with Adult Daily Living skills (ADLs)
- Other personalized responsibilities including cooking, cleaning, hygiene, etc.
- Assists the individual in managing every day aspects of life by utilizing habilitative strategies and providing supports in a manner that builds on individual strengths and capabilities and maximizes choices.
Required Qualifications:
- High school education/GED or equivalent required; additional education preferred
- Professionalism; integrity; excellent communication skills. Patience is a MUST!
- Valid Driver's License REQUIRED for most day and evening staff.
- Experience supporting People with Intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) preferred.
- Willingness to support people's preferences for community, activities, work, leisure activities, the exercise of their rights etc. in various settings.
Ability to stay alert and awake at all times; use a computer for data entry; schedule flexibility.- Covid-19 vaccination required.
- Must attend 8 hours orientation training at ArcGNO.
The ArcGNO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.
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