The Arc of Greater New Orleans (ArcGNO) is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful, independent lives. Since 1953, ArcGNO has provided advocacy, education, and support services to individuals and families across Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, and St. Tammany parishes.
Our programs include family support coordination, supported living services, employment and job coaching, community integration programs, and transportation services that help individuals thrive at home, at work, and in their communities.
At ArcGNO, we believe in People First—recognizing that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are defined by their strengths and abilities. Our dedicated team works every day to build a more inclusive community where everyone has the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.
Person-Centered Philosophy
ArcGNO is committed to person-centered practices that promote dignity, choice, independence, inclusion, and self-determination. All employees are expected to support and advance person-centered principles in their interactions, decision-making, and work responsibilities, regardless of position.
Are you looking for a career that makes a difference in your local community? Join us at the Arc of Greater New Orleans! We are actively hiring a Direct Support Professional to work with our Janitorial team.
The Direct Support Professional for Janitorial shall assist individuals with developmental disabilities working across multiple locations ensuring the cleanliness of each location, working with and helping to develop skills needed to maintain each facility, and completing documentation directly related to daily activities and tasks.
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Disclaimer:
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 tim,e 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.
EEO Statement
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.
FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
OUR MISSION:
Arc of Greater New Orleans (ArcGNO) works to secure for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) opportunities to develop, function, and live to their fullest potential.
OUR PURPOSE:
To create, through education, advocacy, and support, a greater New Orleans community that includes, accepts, and celebrates IDD people.
OUR SERVICES:
The ArcGNO Family Service Coordination staff works with families of infants (0-3 years) to assess needs and identify effective therapies and treatments. The Community Integration and Employment Services' staff helps IDD adults 18+ explore their options for the future after high school. With job coaching and placement, including our Mardi Gras Recycling Center and community center day programs. Our direct service providers in the Residential Support Services program assist with a variety of tasks in the home and around the community.
