Direct Support Professional

Are you looking for a career that makes a difference in your local community? Our community center in Chalmette, LA is hiring!

The Arc of Greater New Orleans (ArcGNO) is one of Louisiana's longest-standing and well-respected human services agencies. We were founded in 1953 by parents who believed their children with disabilities should be included in their communities and should be able to pursue happiness just like everyone else. ArcGNO continues to advance inclusion, active participation, and social environments where everyone enjoys safe and productive relationships to reach their full potential.

Summary

Our CLE (Community Life Engagement) service professionals work to assist our participants with becoming a part of their local communities and becoming more independent. They work to integrate participants into the community by helping with daily activities, finding employment, providing transportation, and advocating for the rights and services of individuals with disabilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Training and supervising assigned participants (work/non-work, community access, volunteerism)
• Assists in planning and developing methods and procedures for implementing individual programs
• Submits an initial assessment and continuous annual assessments on their participants' progress
• Hold consistent meetings regarding an individual's programming/services
• Implements and documents outcomes and methods per ISP and/or Behavior Management
• Completing all service documentation (attendance, interaction, work/non-work activities)
• Completing scheduled training and continued education
• Provides confidential feedback to participants and other appropriate individuals. Advocates for all participants, as appropriate
• Transports participants to designated locations following all safety and transportation guidelines
• Drives a morning or afternoon route, including picking up participants from their homes or dropping off at their home

Education/Experience

• GED or High School Diploma, bachelors degree in human services or related discipline preferred
• Previous experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities preferred
• Must have a valid LA Drivers License and auto insurance
• Must have and be willing to use reliable transportation daily that passes agency inspection

Skills/Qualifications

• Excellent time and priority management
• Ability to collaborate with participants and their families as well as colleagues
• Experience with Microsoft, including Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving evidenced by past experiences

Equal Employment Statement

The Arc of Greater New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability-protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify the Human Resources department.