Job Description
Job Description
About us
The Arc San Joaquin is a NON-PROFIT organization that primarily provides services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Arc San Joaquin is a professional organization, and our work environment includes:
- Professional Day Program
- On-the-job training
- Attire Appropriate for Day Program
- Safe work environment
**Overview**
We are seeking compassionate individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals for our Day Program. As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a crucial role in supporting individuals with diverse needs, including those with Intellectual, and Developmental disabilities (IDD). If you are passionate about providing care and support to others, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Why just punch a clock when you can make a difference in someone’s life? This job is for you if you like Arts and Crafts and enjoy assisting individuals with IDD with personal care, toileting, changing, feeding, and teaching them basic life skills.
Schedule: M-F 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, Weekends off
Wage: $17.51/hour
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Plan , Paid Time Off
**Responsibilities**
- Provide direct care and support to individuals with IDD
- Assist with classroom activities, basic life skills, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and participate in community outings.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of clients at all times
- Uphold clients rights and promote independence
- Engage clients in social activities and teach basic life skills
- Lift, pull, push, and transferring clients as required
**Qualifications**
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Knowledge of clients care practices and procedures, and infection control
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and assist with mobility needs
- Familiarity with first aid techniques is a plus
- Strong interpersonal skills and a compassionate demeanor
- Ability to follow care plans and maintain accurate documentation
Join our team of dedicated professionals and make a difference in the lives of those we serve. Apply now to become a valued Direct Support Professional at our Day Program.
You may Print Application at: www.thearcsj.org, Drop it off at (41 W. Yokuts. Ave. Stockton CA 95207)
Or email to: recruiter@thearcsj.org
Or apply on: Indeed
Company DescriptionARC-San Joaquin is a 501(c)3 non-profit established in 1954 to serve the intellectually and developmentally disabled population within San Joaquin County through Adult Day Programs and Vocational Services. We offer medical, dental, vision, group and voluntary life insurance, 401(k), paid vacation and sick leave.
Company Description
ARC-San Joaquin is a 501(c)3 non-profit established in 1954 to serve the intellectually and developmentally disabled population within San Joaquin County through Adult Day Programs and Vocational Services. We offer medical, dental, vision, group and voluntary life insurance, 401(k), paid vacation and sick leave.