Compassionate Direct Support Professional

Brookville Center for Children's Services; Village of Rockville Centre (NY); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Brookville Center for Children's Services in Rockville Centre, NY seeks a part-time Counselor to support residents in Community Living Services. The pay range starts at $14.00 per hour and is based on experience.

AHRC Nassau operates the largest residential program on Long Island with over 100 settings. The counselor helps residents with self-care, health, safety, household chores, socialization and overall well-being while upholding the agency's mission.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Practice and promote the agency's mission statement and guiding principles in every interaction.
• Provide ongoing support to the people that live in the Community Living Services program to ensure that a high quality of life is maintained.
• Provide support in the areas of, for example, self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall well-being.

Skills

Communication skills

Written & oral comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Brookville Center for Children's Services in Rockville Centre, NY seeks a part-time Counselor to support residents in Community Living Services. The pay range starts at $14.00 per hour and is based on experience.

AHRC Nassau operates the largest residential program on Long Island with over 100 settings. The counselor helps residents with self-care, health, safety, household chores, socialization and overall well-being while upholding the agency's mission.