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About the Role
The Direct Support Professional Lead plays a key role in creating meaningful opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to build skills, increase independence, and actively participate in their communities. In our JET (Job Exploration and Training) Program, this position combines hands-on support, coaching, and leadership by guiding participants through individualized learning experiences that promote personal growth, workplace readiness, social development, and community integration. DSP Leads work closely with participants, families, and team members to implement person-centered plans, provide mentorship to staff, and ensure high-quality services that empower individuals to achieve their goals. If you are passionate about supporting others, enjoy teaching and mentoring, and want to make a lasting impact in the lives of people seeking greater independence and employment success, we encourage you to join our JET team and help individuals discover their strengths, explore new opportunities, and reach their full potential.
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.
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.
Location
- Canandaigua
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- HS Diploma or GED preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $19.29 - $20.54
Benefits
- 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
About the Company
- Founded in 1954 we believe that All individuals with disabilities or other challenges are one with their community.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.