Community Empowerment Direct Support Specialist

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

Job summary

AHRC Nassau is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide essential support to individuals in Day Habilitation and ICF programs, promoting independence and quality of life.

DSPs assist with self-care, health, safety, socialization, and wellbeing, while transporting participants to activities and serving as a supportive second staff member across multiple sites. Emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusive practice across all roles.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required or accepted as an equivalent credential.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential for collaboration with volunteers and staff.
• AMAP, First Aid, CPR, SCIP-R training is preferred.
• A valid NYS Driver License is required to support transportation needs.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safety of program volunteers at all sites.
• Trains volunteers to perform tasks at primary and community sites.
• Acts as second staff supporting transportation to and from sites.
• Serves as liaison between volunteer sites and program volunteers.
• Encourages appropriate interactions with peers and staff at all sites.
• Reports volunteers’ progress, satisfaction, or issues to the Site Manager.
• Completes required documentation.
• Promotes agency philosophies and guiding principles at all sites.
• Ensures safety of volunteers and reports incidents to AHRC management and NYS Justice Center.
• Attends mandatory trainings and maintains required certifications (CPR; SCIP; AMAP).
• Performs additional duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Valid NYS Driver License

Tools

AMAP/First Aid/CPR/SCIP-R Training

Job description

AHRC Nassau is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide essential support to individuals in Day Habilitation and ICF programs, promoting independence and quality of life.

DSPs assist with self-care, health, safety, socialization, and wellbeing, while transporting participants to activities and serving as a supportive second staff member across multiple sites. Emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusive practice across all roles.