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Evangeline ARC

Direct Service Worker (DSW)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $10/hr

Posted: 6 days ago

Location: Ville Platte, LA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 22 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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What they do

A Residential Assistant or Advisor works in a residential mental health, long-term care, or substance abuse treatment facility and provides support for patients, including resolving conflicts, helping them adjust to their environment, and alleviating concerns. Performs inspections and assists with move-ins and facility programming.

$44,194 / year median in Louisiana

+0% projected growth

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Job Description

We are looking for DSWs for the following positions: 1 full time day (6a-6p) for our VIlle Platte locations (RESIDENTIAL) 1 part time (6p-10p) for our Ville Platte location (RESIDENTIAL) 2 PCA Services 30-35 hrs/week (MAMOU AREA) Night shift (11p-7a) for our Ville Platte location (RESPITE

SERVICES

) All shifts, as needed, (7a-3p, 3p-11p) for our Ville Platte location ( RESPITE

SERVICES

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ALL STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A CHAUFFEUR'S DRIVER'S LICENSE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT!

Evangeline ARC is looking for responsible, reliable, hard working people to work with developmentally disabled adults in a group home setting, assisting resident in learning daily living skills. Duties, include but are not limited to, the following: Cooking, Cleaning, Assistance with bathing and hygiene, Participate at Day Program on weekdays, Transportation to/from Day Program and to/from Community outings and activities. Schedule is set on a biweekly basis. 12 hour shifts and as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Possess a clear and valid Driver's license (preferrably a Chauffeur's License), Pass a Criminal Background Check, Pass and OIG and DSW Registry Check.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $10.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 - 45 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid orientation Paid time off Paid training People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

Chauffeur's Permit (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person