Direct Support Driver – Dayhab (Daytime, 40h)

AHRC Nassau; Village of Lynbrook (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

AHRC Nassau is seeking a Direct Support Professional for our Lynbrook Dayhab program. This role operates Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, delivering day habilitation services to volunteers with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The position offers a 40-hour work week with starting pay at $15.00 per hour, with experienced staff eligible for up to $16.00. Transportation is provided as needed, and safety and person-centered supports are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills required.
• Valid NYS Driver's License and needs to be and 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.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Driving

First Aid

CPR

SCIP-R Training

Manual handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience with ID/DD

Job description

AHRC Nassau is seeking a Direct Support Professional for our Lynbrook Dayhab program. This role operates Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, delivering day habilitation services to volunteers with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The position offers a 40-hour work week with starting pay at $15.00 per hour, with experienced staff eligible for up to $16.00. Transportation is provided as needed, and safety and person-centered supports are emphasized.