Community-Based Direct Support Specialist

AHRC Nassau; Bellmore (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AHRC Nassau is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide ongoing support to individuals in Day Habilitation and ICF programs, focusing on safety, independence, and quality of life. DSPs assist with self-care, health, socialization, transportation, and community activities, acting as a reliable second staff and promoting inclusion and person-centered outcomes.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication skills, and a valid NYS driver license; prior

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• AMAP/First Aid/CPR/SCIP-R Training preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver License.
• Minimum one year experience working with people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safety of program volunteers at all sites.
• Trains program volunteers to perform tasks to the best of their abilities.
• Acts as second staff support transporting volunteers to and from sites and activities.
• Acts as liaison between the volunteer’s site staff and program volunteers.
• Prompts volunteers to interact appropriately with peers and staff.
• Reports volunteers’ success/satisfaction and/or problems to the Site Manager.
• Completes all required documentation.
• Promotes and enforces agency philosophies, including guiding principles.
• Ensures safety of program volunteers and reports incidents to Site Manager and AHRC management/ NYS Justice Center.
• Monitors and attends mandatory training; accompanying certifications are sustained.
• Performs additional related duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Good oral and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

AMAP Training

First Aid/CPR/SCIP-R Training

Job description

AHRC Nassau is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide ongoing support to individuals in Day Habilitation and ICF programs, focusing on safety, independence, and quality of life. DSPs assist with self-care, health, socialization, transportation, and community activities, acting as a reliable second staff and promoting inclusion and person-centered outcomes.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication skills, and a valid NYS driver license; prior