Caregivers (Direct Support Professionals)

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/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 (and clean driver’s 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 exam

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 driver’s abstract (or acceptable level of infractions)

Must remain current on all work clearances

Must attend all required trainings (paid)

Drug test, FBI fingerprinting/APS/CAN, physical exam, and FA/CPR/AED certification are paid for by The Arc in Hawaii.

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, minimum 35hr/wk)

Healthcare coverage (medical, drug, vision, dental) (only for full-time & part-time with minimum 20hr/wk)

Aflac

Life insurance (if you take our healthcare coverage)

401(k) employer matching

Referral program

EOE / Drug-Free Workplace

Pay: $17.77 per hour

Openings:

[Adult Day Health (ADH) Centers]

Honolulu Center (Diamond Head): Mon-Fri, Full Time – start around 7am or Part Time – 7:30am-1:30pm

[Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) Homes]

6th Ave A: Mon-Fri 3pm-9pm, Sat 10am-6pm (38hr/wk)

6th Ave A: Mon-Fri 11pm-7am (40hr/wk) Overnight – no sleep

6th Ave A: Sat & Sun 7pm-7am (24hr/wk) Overnight – no sleep

6th Ave B: Sat & Sun 7am-7pm (24hr/wk)

Kaimuki B: Sat & Sun 8am-8pm (24hr/wk)

Kaimuki B: Sat & Sun 10am-10pm (24hr/wk)

Kaimuki B: Fri & Sat 10pm-10am (24hr/wk) Overnight – no sleep

Ewa B: Sat & Sun 7pm-7am (24hr/wk) Overnight – no sleep

Ewa C: Sat & Sun 9am-9pm (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: Fri 1:30pm-9:30pm, Sat & Sun 6am-9pm (38hr/wk)

Ewa A: Sat & Sun 9am-9pm (24hr/wk)

Ewa A: Sat & Sun 11am-11pm (24hr/wk)

Waipahu B: Fri & Sat 11pm-7am (16hr/wk) Overnight – no sleep

Application Instructions:

Email your resume and completed employment application to hrdept@thearcinhawaii.org.

Download an application form by visiting: https://thearcinhawaii.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ARC-Application-Form-fillable-w-logo-12.18.18-rev-03.02.21.pdf