CLE, Direct Support Professional

About Arc Of Greater New Orleans

About Arc Of Greater New Orleans
: A group of concerned parents founded the organization in 1953 to support children with developmental delays and intellectual disabilities to participate in everyday society. Our independent local 501(c)(3) nonprofit serves over 500 children and adults in Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, and St. Tammany parishes. Our community center is located in Chalmette, LA.

Are you looking for a career that makes a difference in your local community? Our community center in Chalmette, LA is hiring.

Our CLE (Community Life Engagement) service professionals help participants become part of their local communities and gain more independence. They assist with daily activities, help with employment, provide transportation, and advocate for the rights and services of individuals with disabilities.

• Training and supervising assigned participants (work/non-work, community access, volunteerism)
• Assist in planning and developing methods and procedures for implementing individual programs
• Submit an initial assessment and continuous annual assessments on participants' progress
• Hold consistent meetings regarding an individual's programming/services
• Implement and document outcomes and methods per ISP and/or Behavior Management
• Complete all service documentation (attendance, interaction, work/non-work activities)
• Complete scheduled training and continued education
• Provide confidential feedback to participants and other appropriate individuals; advocate for all participants, as appropriate
• Transport participants to designated locations following safety and transportation guidelines
• Drive a morning or afternoon route, including picking up participants from their homes or dropping off at their home

• GED or High School Diploma; bachelor’s degree in human services or related discipline preferred
• Previous experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities preferred
• Must have a valid LA Driver's License and auto insurance
• Must have and be willing to use reliable transportation daily that passes agency inspection

• Excellent time and priority management
• Ability to collaborate with participants and their families as well as colleagues
• Experience with Microsoft, including Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving evidenced by past experiences

The Arc of Greater New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability-protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify the Human Resources department.

The Pay Range For This Role Is 12 - 12 USD per hour (Chalmette)