Direct Support Champion: Empower Daily Living & Inclusion

Paycom - ATS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartshare is seeking a Direct Support Professional in New York to implement person-centered services, promote community inclusion, and support individuals with daily living activities and transportation.

The role requires standing, lifting, and providing care; certification maintenance (AMAP, CPR, First Aid, SCIP) and a valid NYS driver's license are preferred; successful candidates contribute to safety and well-being and participate in training.

Qualifications

• Implement person-centered services with focus on individual goals and daily living activities.
• Maintain required certifications and participate in ongoing training.
• Strong communication with individuals, families and staff; promote safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for personal hygiene, toileting, lifts and transfers.
• Assist with meals, dressing, community activities and recreation.
• Record care plans, attend meetings and may administer medication per instructions.
• Ensure health and safety during emergencies and transport individuals as needed.

Skills

Direct Support

Person-centered services

Community inclusion

Medication administration

Emergency response

Communication with families

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA preferred

AMAP certification

CPR certification

First Aid certification

SCIP certification

NYS driver's license preferred

Job description

Heartshare is seeking a Direct Support Professional in New York to implement person-centered services, promote community inclusion, and support individuals with daily living activities and transportation.

The role requires standing, lifting, and providing care; certification maintenance (AMAP, CPR, First Aid, SCIP) and a valid NYS driver's license are preferred; successful candidates contribute to safety and well-being and participate in training.