Direct Support Professional Day Habilitation
Company: The Arc Wayne
Location: Newark
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Direct Support Professional -
Day Habilitation Why Join Our Team: The Arc Wayne, a parent-based
organization, advocates for and supports persons of all ages with
or without disabilities. We assist individuals in taking their
full, independent, productive place in society through an array of
quality, individualized services. With compassion, understanding,
and support, we connect individuals and families to a world of
possibilities that promote independence. Benefits: Generous Paid
Vacation Time Sick Time 10 Paid holidays Insurance - Medical,
Dental and Vision Tuition Reimbursement Paid Training Bereavement
Leave Employee Referral Bonus Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan with Agency Match And so much more! Work Schedule:
Full time, Monday through Friday7:30 am to 3:30 pm (40 hours) A Day
in the Life of a Direct Support Professional-Day Habilitation: As a
full time Direct Support Professional - Day Habilitation at The Arc
Wayne in Newark, NY you will be an integral part in supporting
people to develop life skills while supporting their
confidentiality, privacy, human dignity, uniqueness and both
physical and emotional well-being. Support individuals to plan and
complete meaningful activities of their choosing that may include,
but are not limited to recreational, learning and physical fitness
activities, development of individual interests and the pursuit of
personal goals Individuals in maintaining safe and healthy
lifestyles, and will provide assistance in making healthy dietary
choices while following pre-established orders by medical
professionals. Provide assistance with eating, direct personal
support with bathroom responsibilities such as but not limited to:
shaving, brushing teeth, bathing/showering, bathroom use and
dressing; Monitor and maintain a clean, safe and secure environment
for individuals at all times, while providing Day Habilitation
services according to each individual's plan, Participate in
building evacuation and fire drills. It is rewarding to see your
work as a DSP pay off when the people you support achieve their
goals! Who We Are Looking For: You have a passion to help others
and a caring heart. You like to make a difference every day and are
looking for a rewarding career. High School Diploma or GED required
Valid New York State Driver's License required Ability to
physically assist individuals who use wheelchairs or walkers Job
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Keywords: The Arc Wayne, Cheektowaga , Direct Support Professional Day Habilitation, Social Services , Newark, New York
