Direct Support Professional - Community Habilitation

The Arc Ontario

Direct Support Professional - Community Habilitation

Salary: $18.54 - $19.75

Position Overview: The Direct Support Professional for Community Habilitation at The Arc Ontario provides individualized support that helps people build daily living skills, increase independence, and participate more fully in their community. This role allows you to explore and experience your community in a new way while teaching practical skills like cooking, exercising, organizing, and other everyday abilities that help people reach their personal goals. Every day is filled with adventures, teaching moments, and meaningful relationships as you support individuals in trying new activities, strengthening confidence, and navigating real‑life experiences. If you enjoy hands‑on learning, encouraging growth, and making a positive impact in someone's life, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to help people thrive in their homes and communities!

Work Location: Canandaigua, Victor, and Geneva, NY

Schedule: M-F; 10am-6pm; Flexibility in schedule required to meet agency and program needs. 

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

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

• 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 which may 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 an individualized plan of service, and following all safety considerations.
• Accompanies individuals to activities in the community to provide supervision, skills training, support or assistance, e.g. grocery shopping, banking, recreation, entertainment, medical appointments. Assists in planning group leisure activities, recreational events and community activities, career exploration and internship coaching at the request of the site supervisor.
• Serves as a role model for individual's receiving supports, demonstrating respect, as well as social or other behaviors appropriate to the particular program or community setting. Serves as a role model for other staff by using the techniques, as trained.

Requirements

• 18 years old
• HS Diploma or GED preferred and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent amount of education/and or experience preferred
• If driving is required, reliable means of transportation, NYS driver's license and safe driving record for 1 full year prior to hire date
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form

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.