When you join People’s Arc, you’re not just starting a job – you’re beginning a fulfilling journey with an emerging provider of choice. At People’s Arc we don’t just focus on medical benefits, 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 19.25Minimum QualificationsA High School Diploma or GEDNYS Driver's License with satisfactory driving recordJob descriptionReports to: Assistant House Manager and House ManagerGeneral 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.Responsibilities: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.RequirementsA High School Diploma or GEDNYS Driver's Licese with satisfactory driving recordWhy AHRC Suffolk? Our Career Paths provide education and advancement opportunities for every team members interested in advancing their careers in all our job roles such as direct support, education, behavioral and clinical services, administrative, Human Resources, and operations. It’s not just a job, it’s a career.Paid training – CPR & First Aid, Defensive Driving, AMAP & Strategies for Crisis Intervention and prevention and many more development opportunities.Great Pay & Excellent BenefitTuition reimbursement – $5000 a year!Low-cost, high-quality Medical & Dental plansEmployee Recognition – you’ll be appreciated!!Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary Range $19.25 hourBenefits 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
When you join People’s Arc, you’re not just starting a job – you’re beginning a fulfilling journey with an emerging provider of choice. At People’s Arc we don’t just focus on medical benefits, 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
Minimum Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or GED
- NYS Driver's License with satisfactory driving record
Job description
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.
Responsibilities:
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.
Requirements
- A High School Diploma or GED
- NYS Driver's Licese with satisfactory driving record
- Why AHRC Suffolk? Our Career Paths provide education and advancement opportunities for every team members interested in advancing their careers in all our job roles such as direct support, education, behavioral and clinical services, administrative, Human Resources, and operations. It’s not just a job, it’s a career.
- Paid training – CPR & First Aid, Defensive Driving, AMAP & Strategies for Crisis Intervention and prevention and many more development opportunities.
- Great Pay & Excellent Benefit
- Tuition reimbursement – $5000 a year!
- Low-cost, high-quality Medical & Dental plans
- Employee Recognition – you’ll be appreciated!!
- Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
- Salary Range $19.25 hour
Benefits
- 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
At People's Arc of Suffolk we provide dynamic and innovative services where children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are thriving to their fullest potential, joined by their families, circles of support and our person-centered organization.Visit us at https://www.peoplesarc.org/ to learn more!
At People's Arc of Suffolk we provide dynamic and innovative services where children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are thriving to their fullest potential, joined by their families, circles of support and our person-centered organization.
