Direct Support Worker (Full-Time) - Shreveport
ARCO Shreveport
Are you passionate about making a
positive impact in the world? Are you compassionate, patient, and
understanding? Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills? Do
United Way agency dedicated to providing support and services for adults with
intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families
throughout northeast Louisiana since 1954. Our mission is to empower
individuals with I/DD to lead fulfilling and independent lives through our
supported living services, vocational services, and community ventures
services. We recognize our participants can learn and enjoy growing their
skills and knowledge. When provided the correct supports in their overall
day-to-day needs, functions, and activities they can live their lives as full
Direct Support Worker (DSW) employee to join our team. DSWs are responsible for
providing support and assistance to individuals with I/DD. The DSW provides
participants with the support needed to learn to become self-supportive, to
engage in activities and to provide repetition of learning opportunities
helping to develop communication, self-care, and decision-making skills. DSW
employees play a crucial role in
helping us achieve our goals and make a positive impact by increasing the
Description and list of Essential Functions are available at ARCO's Human
Resource Department, 3101 Mercedes Dr., Monroe, LA. ARCO is an Equal
positive impact in the world? Are you compassionate, patient, and
understanding? Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills? Do
you have problem-solving and decision-making skills?
If YES, we arelooking for people like you to join our team!
ABOUT US:
ARCO, A COMMUNITY RESOURCE is a nonprofitUnited Way agency dedicated to providing support and services for adults with
intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families
throughout northeast Louisiana since 1954. Our mission is to empower
individuals with I/DD to lead fulfilling and independent lives through our
supported living services, vocational services, and community ventures
services. We recognize our participants can learn and enjoy growing their
skills and knowledge. When provided the correct supports in their overall
day-to-day needs, functions, and activities they can live their lives as full
community citizens and with fully vested rights.
HIRING REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Able to pass a complete criminal record/background check and pre-employment drug screen
- Provide a current, valid driver’s license (no suspensions or blocks) and social security card
- Have a dependable vehicle for use on the job and be able to provide evidence of insurance, registration, and vehicle inspection
- Possess good writing skills and have the ability to use a computer (PC) and tablet
- Be comfortable working with various participants who may have a variety of disabilities and various levels of competency and dependency
- Must have a general knowledge of community resources, personal health and personal/home safety, as well as basic nutrition with the ability to cook
- Be able to perform the physical requirements of the job
- Previous DSW experience preferred, but not required
JOB
SUMMARY:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicatedDirect Support Worker (DSW) employee to join our team. DSWs are responsible for
providing support and assistance to individuals with I/DD. The DSW provides
participants with the support needed to learn to become self-supportive, to
engage in activities and to provide repetition of learning opportunities
helping to develop communication, self-care, and decision-making skills. DSW
employees play a crucial role in
helping us achieve our goals and make a positive impact by increasing the
participants’ independence and involvement in the community.
To be a successful you must:
- Be available to work a set shift during the 24-hours Monday-Sunday. The days worked and number of hours per shift may vary, but will be the
- Be available to work 35-40 hours each week
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure participants receive support to
- Assist with personal hygiene and grooming,
- Assist in maintaining an organized, clean
- Plan and implement engaging activities to
- Handle and use adaptive equipment including
- Document participants’ daily activities
TO APPLY:
- Visit the ARCO office at 3101 Mercedes Drive
- Bring your driver’s license and social
- Fully and accurately complete the paper ARCO application
Thank you for
considering this opportunity to join our team and contribute to our mission, please submit your application today. We look forward to hearing from you!
(A full JobDescription and list of Essential Functions are available at ARCO's Human
Resource Department, 3101 Mercedes Dr., Monroe, LA. ARCO is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.)
ARCOShreveport
If employment ends for any
reason prior to the payout schedule noted, the remaining bonus dollars will be
forfeited.
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated
Direct Support Worker (DSW) who can work in the capacity of Field Support
employee...
ARCOShreveport
If employment ends for any
reason prior to the payout schedule noted, the remaining bonus dollars will be
forfeited.
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated
Direct Support Worker (DSW) who can work in the capacity of Field Support
employee...
ARCOShreveport
If employment ends for any
reason prior to the payout schedule noted, the remaining bonus dollars will be
forfeited.
JOB
SUMMARY:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated
Direct Support Worker (DSW) who can work in the capacity of Field Support
employee...