When you join People’s Arc, you’re not just starting a job – you’re beginning a fulfilling journey with an emerging provider of choice. At People’s Arc we don’t just focus on medical benefits, we take a Total Health approach to support you to reach your physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.
Seeking dedicated and compassionate DSPs to support young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex behavioral health needs in an OPWDD IRA setting. This IRA was designed to provide daily structure and environmental supports that foster safety, independence, and meaningful interactions with the environment. Staff will be required to complete specialized Positive Behavior Supports training curriculum and demonstrate ability to implement evidence-based interventions utilized in Behavior Support Plans.
At People’s Arc, we’re more than just benefits. We offer:
- Day One Benefits – It all starts at the beginning – comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance on your first day of employment.
- Savings Programs – Retirement savings (401k), Flexible Spending Accounts, wellness incentives and discount programs to help you achieve financial success.
- Balance – Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holidays), Employee Assistance Program, health advocate, mental health resources and leave programs to support our staff and create work/life balance.
- Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, training opportunities, professional development and internal mobility to develop your skills and grow within the agency.
- Sense of Community – Employee Engagement, Peer Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and employee & agency events to keep staff connected.
- Recognition – Service award celebrations, professional acknowledgements and educational milestones that create a culture where our staff can thrive.
Minimum Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or GED
- NYS Driver's License with satisfactory driving record
The Direct Support Professional instructs individuals in Activities of Daily Living and performs related work as requested. Under the immediate supervision of the House Manager. DSPs assist and instruct program individuals in the area of grooming, recreation, and activities of daily living, which may include toileting, feeding and showering.
Illustrative Examples of Work:
- Assists in training and treatment plans as prescribed in specific areas under the direction of their supervisor.
- Reports on program individuals’ progress as required.
- Will assist program individuals with regard to recreational activities as stated on the monthly calendar.
- Participate in staff meetings and in-service trainings as necessary or as indicated by their supervisor.
- Assists program individuals with all grooming needs as required.
- Driving of Agency vehicles for the purpose of program participant transportation, shopping, or other related ICF business.
- Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- To dress and comport oneself in a manner which is in keeping with good safety practices and which serves as an positive role model to individuals.
- Ability to complete paperwork in a thorough and timely manner.
- Ability to be flexible in terms of dealing with individual differences.
- Ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with individuals, family and community and other staff
- Ability to relate to the community and to be sensitive to the role a group home plays in the community.
- Ability to utilize proper body mechanics and transfer techniques.
WE HAVE FULL TIME AND PART TIME SHIFTS AND WEEKENDS AVAILABLE
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
