Direct Support Pro – Day Hab (Mon–Fri, 7:30–3:30)

AHRC Career Opportunities; Oceanside (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Oceanside seeks a full-time Residence Worker to support volunteers with intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities include transporting volunteers, assisting personal growth, and ensuring their safety during activities. The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma, excellent communication skills, and a valid driver's license. Experience in a similar role is preferred. This position offers daytime hours and a starting pay scale of $15.00 with experience up to $16.00.

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.
• Minimum of one year experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Physical aspects may include lifting and transferring an adult volunteer.

Responsibilities

• Transports volunteers to and from program site and job locations.
• Assists volunteers in achieving success in personal growth.
• Ensures safety of volunteers at all sites.
• Acts as liaison between job site staff and volunteers.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Transportation/Driving skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Category: Residence Worker

Requisition Number: DIREC12805

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• Posted : July 23, 2021
• Full-Time

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Description

Direct Support Professional/Dayhab
Oceanside location
Mon-Fri 7:30-3:30p
40 hours per week
Family Friendly Daytime Hours

Starting pay scale is $15.00, with experience up to $16.00

AHRC Nassau provides OPWDD-approved Day Habilitation Services in over 30 locations across Nassau County. We provide no cost door-to door transportation, medical oversight by registered nurses and an engaged staff who provide meaningful and person-centered experiences each and every day.

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.
• Physical Aspects: May include, but are not limited to, lifting and transferring of an adult volunteer.
• Transportation/Driving as needed, inclusive of wheelchair vehicle/lockdowns

Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• 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.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Leader

Leader

: Inspires teammates to follow them

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Job Security

Job Security

: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Growth Opportunities

: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Experience

Preferred

A minimum of one year experience supporting people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities preferred.

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