Day Hab Direct Support Pro — Weekday Daytime, Driver Required

AHRC Nassau; Glen Head (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

AHRC Nassau in Glen Head is seeking a Direct Support Professional for Day Hab. Schedule is Mon-Fri, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM, totaling 40 hours weekly, with family-friendly daytime hours.

The role emphasizes safe, person-centered support, transportation to sites, and assisting volunteers in personal growth. A HS diploma is preferred; a NYS driver's license is required and training in AMAP/CPR/First Aid is encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills required.
• Valid NYS driver's license and must remain a qualified driver.
• AMAP/First Aid/CPR/SCIP-R training preferred.
• A minimum of one year experience supporting people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities preferred.
• Physical aspects may include lifting and transferring an adult.
• Transportation/driving as needed, inclusive of wheelchair vehicle operations.

Responsibilities

• Transports volunteers to and from program site, as well as to volunteer job opportunity locations, or other community based activities.
• Assists volunteers in achieving success and satisfaction in personal growth and their community based endeavors.
• Ensures safety of program volunteers while at program site; agency locations, community volunteer jobs and all other hubs sites.
• Transports volunteers to and from primary site location, residences, community volunteers jobs, and additional hub site locations.
• Acts as liaison between the volunteers job site staff and program volunteers.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

NYS Driver's License

AMAP/First Aid/CPR/SCIP-R training

Job description

AHRC Nassau in Glen Head is seeking a Direct Support Professional for Day Hab. Schedule is Mon-Fri, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM, totaling 40 hours weekly, with family-friendly daytime hours.

The role emphasizes safe, person-centered support, transportation to sites, and assisting volunteers in personal growth. A HS diploma is preferred; a NYS driver's license is required and training in AMAP/CPR/First Aid is encouraged.