Arc of Monroe County - Rochester, NY
posted 6 days ago
- Entry Level
Rochester, NY
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
About the position
Work directly with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a day program setting to provide person centered support; promoting confidentiality, privacy, human dignity, uniqueness, and physical and emotional well-being while supporting the individual to lead a self-directed life. Support people to develop and maintain relationships, advocate for justice, fairness and equity and full community participation. A DSP will show respect, integrity and responsibility for the individuals they support, other staff members and the community they work in.
Responsibilities
- Provide person-centered support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Promote confidentiality, privacy, human dignity, uniqueness, and physical and emotional well-being.
- Support individuals in leading a self-directed life.
- Assist individuals in developing and maintaining relationships.
- Advocate for justice, fairness, equity, and full community participation.
- Demonstrate respect, integrity, and responsibility towards individuals and team members.
Requirements
- High school diploma/G.E.D. required.
- Minimum of 6 months experience working with adults with disabilities.
- Valid NYS driver's license required.
- Must maintain current required certifications as designated by the agency including but not limited to: AMAP, SCIP-R, First Aid/CPR.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a sheltered workshop setting, vocational program, day habilitation or day treatment program desired.
