Direct Support Professional-AHRC Wantagh Sand Hill Rd Fri - Mon 3p-11p 32 hours per week

AHRC Nassau; Wantagh (NY); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

AHRC Nassau in Wantagh is seeking a Direct Support Professional to support residents in the Community Living Services program. The position is 32 hours weekly, with pay starting at $14.00 per hour and increasing with experience.

You will aid with self-care, health, safety, chores, social activities and overall well-being, while promoting the agency’s mission in every interaction. A high school diploma and a NYS driver's license are preferred/required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must hold NYS driver’s license and maintain qualified driver status throughout employment.
• Ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives/information.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support to residents to maintain a high quality of life.
• Support in self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall well-being.
• Promote the agency’s mission statement and guiding principles in every interaction.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wantagh Sand Hill Rd
Fri - Mon 3p-11p
32 hours per week
The pay range for this position is starting at $14.00 per hour and above based on experience
AHRC Nassau operates the largest residential program on Long Island. With over 100 supervised and supportive settings, each home reflects the interests of its residents. Direct Support Professionals work with each person supported toward reaching their goals and desired outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must submit a valid NYS drivers' license, and maintain a qualified driver status throughout employment.
• Must have the ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives/information

Primary Duties And Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Practice and promote the agency’s mission statement and guiding principles in every interaction.
• Provide ongoing support to the people that live in the Community Living Services program to ensure that a high quality of life is maintained.
• Provide support in the areas of, for example, self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall well-being.