Direct Support Professional/ Day Hab Oceanside location Mon-Fri 7:30-3:30p 40 hrs per week

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

Posted: July 23, 2021

Employment Type: Full-Time

Locations

Direct Support Professional/Dayhab – Oceanside location – Mon‑Fri 7:30‑3:30 p – 40 hrs 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

• 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 hub 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.

Preferred

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

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