Direct Support Professional​/Suffolk Locations

Overview

When you join People’s Arc, you’re not just starting a job – you’re beginning a journey with an emerging provider of choice. At People’s Arc we take a Total Health approach to support you to reach your physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.

At People’s Arc, we’re more than just benefits. We offer:

• Day One Benefits – It all starts at the beginning – comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance on your first day of employment.
• Savings Programs – Retirement savings (401k), Flexible Spending Accounts, wellness incentives and discount programs to help you achieve financial success.
• Balance – Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holidays), Employee Assistance Program, health advocate, mental health resources and leave programs to support our staff and create work/life balance.
• Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, training opportunities, professional development and internal mobility to develop your skills and grow within the agency.
• Sense of Community – Employee Engagement, Peer Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and employee & agency events to keep staff connected.
• Recognition – Service award celebrations, professional acknowledgements and educational milestones that create a culture where our staff can thrive.
• SALARY – 19.25 per hour

• A High School Diploma or GED
• NYS Driver's License with satisfactory driving record

Reports to:

Assistant House Manager and House Manager

General Statement of Duties: A Direct Support Professional works collaboratively with the Support Team to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities by promoting their health, safety and well-being. A Direct Support Professional serves as a caring and understanding advocate for and with the people they support by assisting them with communicating their needs and accomplishing their goals. This role is a meaningful start in many career paths providing skill and training in various areas.

• Works closely to teach and assist in self-care maintenance up to and including, cooking, household skills, travel, social support and personal hygiene for individuals supported by AHRC Suffolk.
• Receive and remain up to date on all safe driving courses to safely assist in driving to and from activities, appointments or any needed transportation destinations.
• Provides assistance and oversight while working on goals and accurately complete documentation and billing for personal goals developed by the individual supported via electronic health records (EHR).
• Plans and participates in recreational activities based upon the needs of the program site.
• Receive and remain up to date on all trainings to administer medication safely and in conformance with state regulations and specific training including maintenance of medical records.
• Other duties may include, but are not limited to, home maintenance, food shopping and oversight of the facility.
• May be required to assist in the lifting and/or transferring of individuals supported by AHRC Suffolk.
• Receive and remain up to date on all HIPAA trainings while also maintaining confidential information regarding the person supported and their family.
• Receives and remains up to date on training for safety and universal precautions.
• Exhibits care, consideration and professionalism while encouraging an independent and fulfilling life style.
• Performs all other duties as requested by supervisor.

• Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
• Salary – $19.00 per hour
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance