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Direct Support Professional - Day HabilitationThe Arc Wayne, a parent-based organization, advocates for and supports persons of all ages with or without disabilities. We assist individuals in taking their full, independent, productive place in society through an array of quality, individualized services. With compassion, understanding, and support, we connect individuals and families to a world of possibilities that promote independence.Work Schedule: Relief or Substitute (as needed), flexibility to meet your schedule. Hours available between 7:30 am and 3:30 pmA Day in the Life of a Direct Support Professional-Day Habilitation:As a Relief or Substitute Direct Support Professional - Day Habilitation at The Arc Wayne in Newark, NY you will be an integral part in supporting people to develop life skills while supporting their confidentiality, privacy, human dignity, uniqueness and both physical and emotional well-being.Support individuals to plan and complete meaningful activities of their choosing that may include, but are not limited to recreational, learning and physical fitness activities, development of individual interests and the pursuit of personal goalsIndividuals in maintaining safe and healthy lifestyles, and will provide assistance in making healthy dietary choices while following pre-established orders by medical professionals.Provide assistance with eating, direct personal support with bathroom responsibilities such as but not limited to: shaving, brushing teeth, bathing/showering, bathroom use and dressing;Monitor and maintain a clean, safe and secure environment for individuals at all times, while providing Day Habilitation services according to each individual's plan,Participate in building evacuation and fire drills.It is rewarding to see your work as a DSP pay off when the people you support achieve their goals!Who We Are Looking For:High School Diploma or GED requiredValid New York State Driver's License requiredAbility to physically assist individuals who use wheelchairs or walkers
Worksite address
newark, NY, 14513, US
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