Caregivers (Direct Support Professionals)

About the Company:
The Arc in Hawaii is a non-profit organization with over 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/participants (adults with IDD) at our homes and Adult Day Health (ADH) centers under the guidance of the home and center managers.

Pay: $18.86 - $19.39 per hour, **$22.50 per hour for Kamehame location**

Openings:

Kamehame (Hawaii Kai) (Residential)
Mon & Tue 2pm-7pm, Wed 2pm-8pm, Sat & Sun 6am-6pm (Full Time, 40 hours)
Mon 3pm-9pm, Tue & Wed 3pm-8pm, Sat & Sun 9am-9pm (Full Time, 40 hours)

Kaimuki (Residential)
Sat & Sun 7am-7pm (Part Time, 24 hours)
Sat & Sun 10am-10pm (Part Time, 24 hours)
Sat & Sun 7pm-7am (Part Time, 24 hours) *Overnight no sleep

Lusitana (Residential)
Fri 1:30pm-9:30pm, Sat & Sun 6am-9pm (Full Time, 38 hours)
Mon & Tue 1:30pm-9:30pm, Sat & Sun 2:30pm-10:30pm (Part Time, 32 hours)

Ewa (Residential)
Mon-Fri 4am-7am, Sat & Sun 9am-9pm (Full Time, 39 hours)
Sat & Sun 9am-9pm (Part Time, 24 hours)
Sat & Sun 11am-11pm (Part Time, 24 hours)
Fri & Sat 11pm-9am (Part Time, 20 hours) *Overnight no sleep

Waipahu (Residential)
Sun-Thu 11pm-7am (Full Time, 40 hours) *Overnight no sleep
Mon-Fri 2pm-7pm (Part Time, 25 hours)
Fri & Sat 11pm-7am (Casual, 16 hours) *Overnight no sleep

Wahiawa (Residential)
Sat & Sun 7pm-7am, Thu & Fri 2pm-9pm (Full Time, 38 hours) *Overnight no sleep/pm shift
Sat & Sun 9am-9pm, Wed 2pm-10pm (Part Time, 32 hours)

Wahiawa ADH Center (Adult Day Health)
Monday - Friday (Full Time)

Honolulu ADH Center (Diamond Head) (Adult Day Health)
Monday - Friday (Full Time)

Requirements:
Valid drivers license (and clean drivers 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
Ability to operate assistive devices including Hoyer lift, wheelchair, walker, and gait belt
Ability to intermittently lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. with minimal assistance

Work Clearances (Conditions of Employment):
Pre-employment drug test
Physical assessment
TB test (initial 2-step PPD, annual 1-step PPD)
CPR and First Aid/AED certification
Criminal history check
Adult Protective Services (APS) and Child Abuse & Neglect (CAN) registries
FBI fingerprinting
Valid driver's license and clean drivers abstract (or acceptable level of infractions)
Must remain current on all work clearances
Must complete all required training (paid)

***Drug test, physical assessment, FBI fingerprinting/APS/CAN/criminal history check, and FA/CPR/AED certification are paid for by The Arc in Hawaii.***

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 individuals 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 Hawaiis 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.
Drives company vans to transport participants.

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 (only for Full Time)
Healthcare coverage (medical, drug, vision, dental) (only for Full Time & Part Time)
MetLife
Life insurance (if you enroll in our healthcare coverage)
401(k) employer matching
Referral program

*EOE / Drug-Free Workplace

Application Instructions:
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