DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Job Description

Job DescriptionAttention!! Our Starting Rates Have Increased!!!

Salary: $19.12 per hour

*Up to $1000 in sign-on bonuses available- Earn $500 after 6 months of full-time employment and an additional $500 after 9 months of full-time employment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of a Community Supervisor and/or a Lead Direct Support Professional, is responsible for implementing programs as well as providing care to individuals. Additionally is responsible for maintaining the physical environment of the home, administering medications and transporting individuals to medical appointments and day programs as well as participating in recreation and/or social activities with individuals served.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED/TASC preferred. In lieu of education, three years related experience may be accepted.

Minimum Experience: Two years of work experience with persons with developmental disabilities is preferred.

Driving Requirement: Must have a valid Driver's license of two years or more.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists residents with all activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing and changing as needed by each individual.
• Transports residents to and from work, shopping, programs, doctor appointments, etc.
• Dispenses medications to residents.
• Facilitates community involvement by transporting and participating in recreation events within the community.
• Prepares concise written reports, including incident reports, and residents’ progress notes.
• Responds to crisis situations and medical emergencies, including accidents, by taking quick and decisive action in absence of nurse.
• Assures that all measures for safety and well-being are maintained at highest levels.

TO APPLY: Please respond to this posting or visit https://arcofrockland.org/careers. There is never a fee to apply.

The Arc Rockland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Arc Rockland strives to create and maintain a work environment in which people are treated with dignity, decency, and respect, providing everyone with an equal opportunity to thrive. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions of all of our employees – a workplace where every employee is able to bring their whole self to work.