Make a difference in people's lives and find your career at the same time!  Join our quality driven organization at  Arc of Southeast Los Angeles County, a non-profit Agency located in Downey, CA.  We are seeking caring individuals who are highly motivated, positive and team oriented to provide support and assistance to children and adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

You can apply for our open positions by sending in your résumé via fax to (562) 803-4080 or via Email.

Here is a list of our Open Positions:

Direct Support Worker--Several Positions Available

Full Time with benefits and Part Time positions available. 
This Direct Support Worker position will assist and teach daily living skills to children and adults with intellectual ond other developmental disabilities in a variety of settings based out of our Downey Headquarters.  The successful candidate will be responsible for interacting with and providing a safe environment, including social and community support/activities, to the Individual(s) being supported.  

Duties include, but are not limited to:
·  Provide a safe environment by communicating procedures with Individual, advocates and visitors
·  Assist Individuals with a variety of daily living skills and other daily living activities
·  Encourage individual(s) to participate in counseling, social, recreational, vocational, and other activities identified in their support plans while promoting individual choice and decision making opportunities
·  Escort and transport individuals to community activities when assigned such as social activities and related errands
·  Take part in developing and implementing individualized support plans (ISP) for assigned Individuals and ensure directives are followed pursuant to state standards
·  Hourly wage based on position hired for and experience (Range is $8:00 – $9.50/hour)

Benefits

·  Agency paid training
·  After 3 months – medical, dental, life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan (after 1 year), Agency paid Holidays and paid personal time such as sick, vacation, and personal.   

Requirements

·  MUST have high school diploma or GED
·  MUST be at least 18 years of age
·  MUST have a current California driver’s license and clean Motor Vehicle Record
·  MUST pass background check
·  Experience helpful, but not required
·  Additional training provided to qualified applicants
·  Requirements may vary depending upon position