Direct Support Professional - Day Habilitation
Company: The Arc Wayne
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 23, 2025
Job Description:
Direct Support Professional - Day HabilitationWhy Join Our
Team:The Arc Wayne, a parent-based organization, advocates for and
supports persons of all ages with or without disabilities. We
assist individuals in taking their full, independent, productive
place in society through an array of quality, individualized
services. With compassion, understanding, and support, we connect
individuals and families to a world of possibilities that promote
independence.Benefits:
Generous paid vacation and sick
time10 Paid holidaysTuition reimbursementEmployee Assistance
ProgramRetirement matchingAnd so much more!A Day in the Life of a
Direct Support Professional-Day Habilitation: As a part time Direct
Support Professional - Day Habilitation at The Arc Wayne in Newark,
NY you will be an integral part in supporting people to develop
life skills while supporting their confidentiality, privacy, human
dignity, uniqueness and both physical and emotional well-being.
Support individuals to plan and
complete meaningful activities of their choosing that may include,
but are not limited to recreational, learning and physical fitness
activities, development of individual interests and the pursuit of
personal goalsIndividuals in maintaining safe and healthy
lifestyles, and will provide assistance in making healthy dietary
choices while following pre-established orders by medical
professionals. Provide assistance with eating, direct personal
support with bathroom responsibilities such as but not limited to:
shaving, brushing teeth, bathing/showering, bathroom use and
dressing; Monitor and maintain a clean, safe and secure environment
for individuals at all times, while providing Day Habilitation
services according to each individual's plan, Participate in
building evacuation and fire drills.It is rewarding to see your
work as a DSP pay off when the people you support achieve their
goals!Who We Are Looking For: You have a passion to help others and
a caring heart. You like to make a difference every day and are
looking for a rewarding career.
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Valid New York State Driver's License required
- Ability to physically assist individuals who use wheelchairs or
walkersWork Schedule: Part time, Monday through Friday 8 am to 2:30
pm (30 hours)
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Keywords: The Arc Wayne, West Seneca , Direct Support Professional - Day Habilitation, Other , Newark, New York
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