Community Living Support Specialist

AHRC Nassau; Town of Oyster Bay (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AHRC Nassau is seeking Direct Support Staff to assist individuals in Community Living Services with daily living, health, safety, and wellbeing. You will support self-care, meals, transportation, and community integration, following treatment plans and agency policies.

The role requires regular collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and hands-on guidance to promote independence. Applicants should have a High School Diploma, a NYS driver's license, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must submit a valid NYS drivers' license, and maintain a qualified driver status throughout employment.
• Must have the ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives/information

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing guidance and support to individuals with intellectual and other disabilities to ensure active participation in every aspect of their lives (i.e., self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization and overall wellbeing).
• Provide support to become active members of the community, as well as maintain and build upon natural supports and relationships
• Ensures a safe and clean home by providing support to individuals to assist them with the completion of household chores and by participating in said household chores as needed.
• Follows all treatment plans and utilizes all corresponding adaptive and safety equipment needed for each individual to promote independence and ensure their health, safety and well-being.
• Supports individuals in preparing meals by teaching concepts such as diet adherence, portion control and cooking skills.
• Assists individuals with medication administration according to the AMAP policy and procedures.
• Implements and documents all treatment plans and other agency related materials to assist individuals in achieving independence in their selected valued outcomes and to ensure their health, safety and well-being.

Skills

Communication skills

Driving license

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

AHRC Nassau is seeking Direct Support Staff to assist individuals in Community Living Services with daily living, health, safety, and wellbeing. You will support self-care, meals, transportation, and community integration, following treatment plans and agency policies.

The role requires regular collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and hands-on guidance to promote independence. Applicants should have a High School Diploma, a NYS driver's license, and strong communication skills.