17.25-18.37 per hour | Canandaigua, NY, USA | Hourly | Full Time/Part Time/Relief

The Arc Ontario

Direct Support Professional - Residential

Salary: $17.25 -$18.37

Differential: $1.00 pay differential for night shift, $1.00 pay differential weekend shifts!

Position Overview: Are you a people person that loves to see people hit their goals? Do you love being part of a positive team focused on growth? Would you like to help people live their best life at home? Being a direct support professional with our Residential program may be for you! You would be part of a dynamic team fostering growth and independence in persons with intellectual disabilities!

Work Location: Ontario County

Schedule: All Hours available - Full Time

Our Culture Investing in our staff while thriving in a flexible and fun work environment!

The Arc Ontario Story: Founded in 1954 we believe that All individuals with disabilities or other challenges are one with their community.

Responsibilities

• Provides hands-on assistance, instruction, and training to individuals which will enable them to develop and/or acquire skills in various aspects of daily living which may include communication, social, recreational, and leisure activities, self or personal care, household management, travel, work-related or vocational opportunities, money management, etc. in accordance with an individualized plan of service, and following all safety considerations.

• Provides training opportunities designed to enhance each person's self-sufficiency in the areas of independent living

• Promotes agency mission, vision, and values.

  As a full time team member at The Arc Ontario, you will receive...

• Health and retirement benefits

• Paid time off - Over 3 weeks your first year!

• Growth potential/Opportunity for advancement within my agency

• Educational Assistance

• And more

  Requirements

• 18 years old

• HS Diploma or GED preferred and one year of relevant experience of and an equivalent amount of education/and or experience

• If driving is required, reliable means of transportation, NYS driver's license and safe driving record for 1 full year prior to hire date

• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form