One-to-One Support Professional (Day Habilitation)

The One-to-One Support Professional provides individualized support to a participant attending The Arc of Greater New Orleans Day Habilitation Program. This position promotes independence, community inclusion, skill development, health, safety, and active participation in daily program activities. The One-to-One Support Professional serves as a positive role model and advocate while ensuring the participant receives person-centered support in a safe and respectful environment.

• Provide direct one-to-one support and supervision to an assigned participant.
• Assist participants with daily program activities and community-based outings.
• Support social, recreational, communication, and independent living skill development.
• Assist with personal care needs as required.
• Promote participant choice, dignity, independence, and self-determination.
• Monitor participant health, safety, and wellbeing throughout the day.
• Assist with meals, hydration, and mobility needs.
• Implement approved support strategies and participant goals.
• Document services provided, participant progress, attendance, and incidents.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, families, and team members.
• Maintain participant confidentiality at all times.
• Attend required trainings, meetings, and professional development activities.
• Advocate for participant rights and community inclusion.

• Monday through Friday
• Daytime hours
• Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities available

• Compassion and patience when supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow directions.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Commitment to person-centered services and community inclusion.

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Ability to accompany participants in community settings.
• Ability to safely assist participants with mobility and daily activities as needed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description shall not constitute or be construed as a promise of employment or as a contract between the Arc of Greater New Orleans and any of its employees.

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 in order to participate in the search process should notify the Human Resources department.