Direct Support Professional

Catholic Charities of Long Island; Village of Amityville (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

A compassionate care organization in Amityville, NY is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide essential care for developmentally disabled residents. You will be involved in transporting residents, assisting with personal care, and coaching in skills development. This part-time position offers evening, weekend, and on-call opportunities and pays $21 to $22 per hour. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to providing care with dignity and life with hope, and apply online with your resume.

Qualifications

• Must have a HS diploma or GED.
• Valid NYS Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Transport and safeguard residents on outings.
• Coach residents in skills development and administer medications.
• Provide person-centered care including personal care as needed.
• Perform household maintenance tasks, including meal preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

HS diploma/GED

Job description

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS

GROUP HOME- OPWDD RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - Amityville, NY

Catholic Charities of Long Island models the love of Jesus by offering dignified and compassionate care to poor and vulnerable neighbors of every faith and background. In-person service at more than 50 sites throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties is inspired by the Gospel call affirming the sacredness of every human life.

CCLI is looking for Direct Service Professionals with generous hearts and a desire to contribute to the well-being of others to carry out our mission on Long Island. By joining our team, you will share in the joy of providing “care with dignity and life with hope” to our developmentally disabled group home residents.

Responsibilities

• Transport/safeguard residents on outings
• Coach residents in skills development and administer medications
• Provide person-centered care including personal care as needed
• Perform household maintenance tasks, including meal preparation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A HS diploma/GED
• Valid NYS Driver’s License

Schedule

Part-time, Evening, Weekend and On Call opportunities available.

Typical staffing needs include the following shifts:

• Evenings – (3p-11p) (part time)
• 30 hrs./wk. Overnight – (11p-9a)
• Weekend day or evening shifts – (7a-3p or 8a-4p) (6p-10p & 3p-11p)

Base Rate of Pay: $21 - 22 per hour (Weekend differential pay is an additional $1.00/hr.)

This rate of pay serves as a good faith estimate. Actual pay is based on a number of factors which may include a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and work location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation, such as the value of benefits, which may be applicable to this position.

To apply: Visit our website at www.catholiccharities.cc/careers/job-opportunities where you can apply online with your resume

Catholic Charities of Long Island - An Equal Opportunity Employer