Mardi Gras Recycle Center Support

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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.

Equal Employment Statement:

The Arc of Greater New Orleans is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA)..

Essential Job Functions

DIRECT DAILY OPERATION OF SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

1. Assist with daily operation of sorting room as supported employment worksite for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
2. Working directly with Participants and the Director to implement service plans and goals.
3. Completing all service documentation within established policy/procedure guidelines.
4. Assist with managing the bead sorting process; track progress toward sorting goals; submit inventory reports daily to Assistant manager.
5. Assist the Director, supervise warehouse operations by permanent bead crew and seasonal staff, including daily cleaning of warehouse and sorting room spaces.
6. Assist the Director, ensure that the MGRC store is consistently stocked with an adequate product.
7. Assist the Director with bead donations: drop-off bin distribution (seasonal and permanent,) and bead drives.
8. Contribute to a positive work environment for all staff, participants, and volunteers in the MGRC.
9. Ensure comfort, safety, and quality experience of Arc participants through maintenance of clean, tidy, and safe environments in warehouses, sorting room, and bead store.
10. Serve as back-up for Assistant Manager of Mardi Gras Recycle Center when called upon.
11. Perform other non-specified duties.

Required Education, Experience, or Eligibility Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1. GED or High School Diploma preferred.
2. Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
3. Must have a valid LA driver’s license and auto insurance.
4. Pass all DSP training and orientations and maintain current on all subsequent annual trainings.
5. 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