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About the Company:
The Arc in Hawaii is a non-profit organization with 70 years of history in Hawaii. We provide both residential and day services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our mission is to support the inclusion and participation of individuals with IDD in their respective communities throughout their lifetime.
Role:
We are seeking compassionate and dependable individuals for our Direct Support Professional (DSP) positions. You will provide care for our residents and participants (adults with IDD) at our homes and Adult Day Health (ADH) centers under the guidance of the home and center managers.
Responsibilities:
Supports participants in performing activities of daily living skills such as meal preparation, eating, grooming, toileting, and dressing.
Utilizes assistive devices (e.g. wheelchairs, walkers, etc.) or assists with walking according to the individual’s needs.
Accompanies participants during community activities.
Supports participants in treatment programs as stated in their program/service plans, as directed by the supervisor in charge.
Assists participants with their medications, as needed; informs supervisor in charge when medications need to be reordered.
Assists in maintaining The Arc in Hawaii’s properties, grounds, and surrounding area in a neat, clean, and sanitary condition by performing cleaning duties, such as sweeping, mopping, washing, and scrubbing regularly.
Implements and collects data on participant specific programs and maintains participant records, including progress notes and communication books.
Interacts with parents, guardians, interdisciplinary team members, and other related persons and programs to benefit client participants.
Requirements:
Valid driver’s license with clean abstract
Smartphone
At least 18 years of age
Ability to safely drive a van
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English well and follow directions
Good interpersonal skills, positive attitude, patient, and helpful
Preferred Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum of 6 months volunteer or work experience assisting persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities or related experience
Benefits Offered:
15 paid holidays
Generous PTO which starts accruing upon hire date (for full-time only, minimum 35hr/wk)
Healthcare coverage (medical, drug, vision, dental)
Aflac
Life insurance (if you take our healthcare coverage)
401(k) employer matching
Referral program
Pre-employment requirements paid for by The Arc in Hawaii: Drug test, FBI fingerprinting, physical exam, FA/CPR/AED certification
EOE / Drug-Free Workplace
Pay: $17.77 per hour
Openings:
[Adult Day Health (ADH) Center]
Honolulu Center (Diamond Head): Mon-Fri start around 7am (Full time)
[Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) Homes]
6th Ave B: Sat & Sun 7am-7pm (24hr/wk)
6th Ave B: Sat & Sun 7pm-7am (24hr/wk) Overnight – no sleep
Kaimuki B: Sat & Sun 8am-8pm (24hr/wk)
Kaimuki B: Sat & Sun 10am-10pm (24hr/wk)
[Domiciliary (DOM) Homes]
Kamehame (Hawaii Kai): Mon-Fri 1:30pm-7:30pm 3-5 days/wk, pick your workdays (minimum 3 days)
Lusitana B: Sat & Sun 2:30pm-10:30pm, Mon & Tues 1:30pm-9:30pm (32hr/wk)
Lusitana C: Mon-Fri 4:30am-7:30am (15hr/wk)
Ewa A: Sat & Sun 11am-11pm (24hr/wk)
Halawa: Tues-Fri 2pm-10pm (32hr/wk)
Waipahu B: Fri & Sat 11pm-7am (16hr/wk) Overnight – no sleep
Application Instructions:
Email your resume and application to hrdept@thearcinhawaii.org. See our website www.thearcinhawaii.org to download an application form.
