• Direct Support Professional Residential

    The ARC of Madison Cortland (Cortland, NY)


    Direct Support Professional Residential

     

    Cortland, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=16+Crawford+St+Cortland+NY+USA+13045)

     

    Job Type

     

    Full-time

    Description

    The Arc Madison Cortland is the better opportunity you've been looking for!Join our team and be a part of empowering the individuals we serve!

     

    *Sign On Bonus-up to $1,000*

    Day Shifts, Evening Shifts, and Weekend Shifts Available

    New Hiring Rate: $20.00

     

    SUMMARY:The Direct Support Professional provides self-care training and assistance in daily living to individuals with developmental disabilities residing in a group home setting.

     

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

     

    + Provides individualized care as outlined in the individuals Life Plan, or ISP.

    + Assists Individuals in the primary activities of daily living (toileting, feeding, cooking, cleaning) as outlined in individual's ISP to promote independence.

    + Maintains files and produces service notes and documentation on assigned caseload.

    + Documents and submits reports to the program as outlined in the assigned department.

    + Maximized consumer's social skills in order to enable him/her to live in their community by providing activities in a community setting.

     

    About the ARC’S Residence Program: In the residential program, the most caring people are the trained staff who provide 24-hour supervision, care, and guidance to residents. They assist with personal care needs, cleaning, cooking, medications, and activities.

    Benefits include but not limited to:

    + 401K Employer Match

    + Health, dental and vision insurance

    + Group Life Insurance

    + Paid Time off

    + Tuition Assistance

    + 12 paid Holidays

    Requirements

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:High School or GED: acceptable New York State Drivers License and 12 months driving history.

     

    About The Arc: The Arc Madison Cortland is a non-profit agency whose sole purpose lies in the support of people with special needs. We provide leadership in the field of disabilities, supporting people in every manner possible, and developing the necessary human and financial resources to allow all members of our community to achieve their full potential.

     

    The Arc Madison Cortland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates for employment and employees receive equal consideration without regard to age, race, religion, color, national/ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, criminal conviction status (provided such conviction does not prevent the employee from being eligible to hold the position or pose a danger or threat to the individuals we support), pregnancy, domestic violence victim status, paid family leave or family medical leave status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Salary Description

    $20.00 Hourly