Direct Support Professional - Day hab - The Arc Oneida-Lewis : Job Details

We are excited to include that this position comes with a $1,000 sign on bonus, that is paid out in 2 increments over the period of 1 year!!

The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter seeks a Direct Support Professional to join its Community and Family Services Department! Staff will work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, 1:1 or in a group, on skills at home or in the community. Skills may include menu planning and grocery shopping, safe food preparation and cooking, and laundry. Other skills may be community based working on socialization, money skills and budgeting.

Lewis County

Responsibilities:

• One on One ratio
• Provide the necessary therapeutic assistance and/or training to people living in a variety of settings, per their habilitation plan.
• Ensure the implementation of the individual's Habilitation Plan utilizing as many appropriate resources as possible in their community.
• Possess the ability to work effectively at various sites.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year documented experience with the population we support
• Valid NY State Driver's License

The Arc firmly believes in and subscribes to fair employment practices and opens its facilities to every qualified person. In all employment practices, and related decisions, we are committed to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military status, domestic violence victim status, non-job related conviction record, Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.