Mardi Gras Recycle Center Direct Support Professional - MG Recycle Center

Arc of Greater New Orleans (ArcGNO) is one of the longest standing and most well-respected human services agencies in Louisiana. Founded in 1953 by parents who believed their children with disabilities should be included in their communities and able to pursue happiness just like everyone else.  ArcGNO continues to advance full inclusion, active participation, and social environments where each person enjoys safe and productive relationships in order to reach their full potential.  

Summary of Responsibilities:

Supports the participants of the ArcGNO Mardi Gras Recycle Center (MGRC) and the mission of ArcGNO by maximizing the production of recycled Mardi Gras throws for the Mardi Gras Recycle Center.  Assist with bead production (from receipt to point-of-sale), sorting, donation processes, daily crew. 

Starting pay: $10.25

Essential Functions:

• Directs daily operation of supported employment program. 
• Assists with daily operation of sorting room as supported employment worksite for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Works directly with Participants and the Assistant Manager to implement service plans and goals. 
• Completes all service documentation within established policy/procedure guidelines. 
• Assists with managing the bead sorting process; track progress toward sorting goals; submit inventory reports daily to Assistant manager.
• Assists the Assistant Manager, supervise warehouse operations by permanent bead crew and seasonal staff, including daily cleaning of warehouse and sorting room spaces.
• With Assistant Manager, ensures that the MGRC store is consistently stocked with an adequate product.
• Assists Assistant Manager with bead donations: drop-off bin distribution (seasonal and permanent,) and bead drives.

Miscellaneous Duties: 

• Contributes to a positive work environment for all staff, participants, and volunteers in the MGRC.
• Ensures comfort, safety, and quality experience of Arc participants through maintenance of clean, tidy, and safe environments in warehouses, sorting room, and bead store.
• Serves as back-up for Assistant Manager of Mardi Gras Recycle Center when called upon.
• Performs other non-specified duties.

Required Qualifications:

• GED or High School Diploma preferred.
• Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.  
• Must have valid LA driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Pass all Direct Support Professional training and orientations and maintain current on all subsequent annual trainings.
• Must be detailed oriented.  Has an eye for quality control of sorting of materials and will ensure only quality production of items that ultimately stocks the MGRC store.

Benefits:  

• 401k, Health, Vision, Dental, Life and additional insurance available.  
• Great Holiday and PTO benefits. Other additional leave benefits available. 

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer