Direct Support Professional Lead

Salary: $19.29 - $20.54

Position Overview: Join a positive team environment where you'll make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals to build independence and achieve their personal goals. As a Direct Support Professional Lead, you'll coordinate daily operations, mentor staff, and provide hands-on guidance to help participants thrive in their communities and daily lives. Make a difference every day by applying now to help empower others to reach their full potential.

Work Location: Canandaigua

Schedule: M - F; Day hours can fall between 6:30am-4:30pm

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

• Responsible for day-to-day operation of assigned rooms/sites, including the development of daily schedules. Works closely with Direct Support Professionals, Program Supervisor and Manager to ensure that services and activities are implemented, documented and provided in accordance with program plans. Meets regularly with Program Supervisor to assess the effectiveness of assignments to ensure that participant needs are being addressed and appropriate services are being provided.
• Provides appropriate instruction and direction to all Direct Support Professionals assigned to designated sites, to ensure correct implementation of individual program plans and smooth operation of room. Meets regularly with room staff persons, to discuss program and performance issues. Provides input on performance appraisals. May conduct team meetings, in the absence of the Program Supervisor.
• 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 to 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 individualized plan of service.

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

• Health and retirement benefits
• Paid time off; Over 3 weeks of vacation within your first year!
• Sick Time
• Growth potential/Opportunity for advancement within my agency
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to a Fitness Center in the Main Facility
• Pay on Demand
• Free Telehealth with EZaccessMD
• Emergency Assistance Funding
• And more

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED preferred and one year of relevant experience or equivalent amount of education/and or experience. Driving is required, reliable means of transportation and safe driving record for 1 full year prior to the hiring date. Ability to drive individuals on a daily basis.

The Arc Ontario is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. The Arc Ontario does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of any characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws.