Job description

Enrich….encourage….make a difference….join our team today!!!

Arc Herkimer is looking for a direct support professional to work with individuals with disabilities and help them achieve their goals!!! Direct Support Professionals (DSP) promote positive self-esteem of individuals in a home setting, classroom setting or in the community through consistent positive interactions, support, encouragement, and unconditional respect of individuals’ rights. We have part-time, full-time and relief positions available working afternoon/evening or weekend hours.

Activities/duties include:

• help individuals in the community increase independence and integration
• offer individuals a safe and loving home atmosphere within the community
• assist individuals in a classroom setting to achieve goals through community activities as well as site based settings
• develop and maintain positive, open communication with individuals’ family members, and project a caring, professional image which fosters confidence in staff's ability to provide care
• direct care duties as necessary, including assisting individuals with toileting, medication needs, illness issues, fire evacuations, or other emergent situations
• assist with the daily routine of the house or classroom, which may include meal preparation, lifting and transferring

Position requirements:

• High school diploma/GED preferred
• Valid driver's license
• No previous experience is required - we provide paid training!
• Higher pay rate for Associate's and Bachelor's degrees.

DSPs must complete all program requirements within designated time frames, such as in-service trainings. Positions are located in Dolgeville, Little Falls, Herkimer, Mohawk, Ilion, and Frankfort.

Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Arc Herkimer values diversity and seeks to sustain an environment in which the unique talents of each individual can flourish and contribute to the Arc Herkimer mission. It is the policy of Arc Herkimer not to discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristics/genetic information or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, ethic group identification, traits historically associated with race, citizenship, creed, marital status, familial status, reproductive health decision making, and all other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including a known relationship or association with any member of a protected class. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, advertising, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination of employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training/development at all levels of employment.

Arc Herkimer prohibits discrimination by or against employees, interns, representatives, vendors contractors, and all other persons doing business with or for the agency.

The agency is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action in all aspects of its business and will utilize affirmative action to make employment decisions so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked for Arc Herkimer before?

License/Certification:

• driver's license (Required)

Work Location: One location

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