Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

The Arc of Delaware County, a nationally recognized organization serving Delaware County for over 50 years, is committed to providing an environment in which everyone is treated with care and respect. As an employee, we will surround you with highly skilled co-workers and provide you with orientation, training, coaching, support, and opportunities for advancement.

We are looking for caring staff, who are kind, eager to learn, flexible, team oriented, and embrace our core values.

Achieve with us.

Residential Direct Support Professional

Salary : $19.40 per hour (Benefits with Full time employment)

To support people to live personally fulfilling lives and achieve their person centered valued outcomes through a positive and proactive approach.

Foster independence through role modeling, teaching, and supporting people to be valued and contributing members of their home and community.

Assist with the operation of residential with transporting people to daily activities, administering medication and assure the health, welfare, and safety of people.

Complete all necessary reports, log notes and documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

~ Variety of positions (Full time , Part time, Substitute), variety schedules for days, evening, weekends, etc.

~ Locations : Stamford, Walton, Margaretville, Delhi, Hobart, Sidney , Hamden, NY

~ Working in a residential setting

~ High School diploma or equivalent is required

~ Medication Certification, CPR and First-aid preferred - will train.

~ CPR & 1st Aid preferred - will train

~ Valid NY Drivers License

~ Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer female / minority / disability / vet / www.delarc.org