Direct Support Professional-AHRC Woodbury location Sat, Sun 8a-3p 14 hrs per week

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

Job summary

AHRC Nassau seeks Direct Support Professionals to work at our Woodbury location, Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, totaling 14 hours per week. The pay range starts at $14.00 per hour and goes higher based on experience.

Direct Support Professionals help residents achieve goals and outcomes while supporting daily living and well-being. Responsibilities include assisting with self-care, health, safety, household tasks, socialization, and ensuring a high quality of life, in alignment

Qualifications

• Must have ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives.
• Must be able to read and understand directives and information.
• NY driver license requirements noted as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support to residents in Community Living Services to ensure high quality of life.
• Support areas such as self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and well-being.
• Practice and promote the agency’s mission and guiding principles in every interaction.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading/comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sat, Sun 8a-3p 14 hours per week Woodbury location 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.