Direct Support Professional

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Are you looking for a career that makes a difference in your local community Join us at the Arc of Greater New Orleans! We are actively hiring Direct Support Professionals for both day and night shifts. All DSP candidates must have a valid LA drivers license and reliable transportation. Summary Our Direct Support Professionals in our RSS department are the first point of contact between the Arc of Greater New Orleans and our participants. They are responsible for the overall direct support of program participants assigned. They are responsible for participant needs (hygiene chores. outings etc.). Direct Support Professionals must be alert and able to respond to participant needs at all times while supporting a normalizing home that encourages independence. Essential Job Functions Responsible for daily decisions concerning DSP services within the policy/procedure guidelines Communicating with their program supervisor regarding participant related activities Maintaining a caring and safe environment for participants Completing scheduled training and continued education Working with the participant family case manager and team to develop and implement a service plan Practicing preventative safety/health care techniques including immediate treatment of illness Acts as a skilled trainer based on participant needs (i.e. cooking chores budgeting etc.) Implements and documents outcomes and methods per ISP and/or Behavior Management Advocates for all participants as appropriate Drives morning or afternoon route including picking up participants from their homes or dropping them off at their homes Education/Experience Requirements High school diploma or GED preferred 12 years of verified work experience instead of high school diploma Previous experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities is preferred Cell phone with data plan required Must have a valid LA drivers license Working Conditions & Physical Demands This role requires heavy activity including sitting standing walking carrying and prolonged periods of activity while assisting another person This position requires the ability to lift both light and heavy items as needed occasionally Ability to drive another person to and from various locations Disclaimer: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description shall not constitute or be construed as a promise of employment or as a contract between the Arc of Greater New Orleans and any of its employees. EEO Statement The Arc of Greater New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disabilityprotected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in the search process should notify the Human Resources department. Remote Work : No


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