Direct Support Professional - Daytime, 40hrs (East Meadow)

Brookville Center for Children's Services; East Meadow (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in East Meadow is seeking a Direct Support Professional. In this full-time role, you will work Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Responsibilities include transporting volunteers, assisting with personal growth, and ensuring safety at various community activities. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and preferably a year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities. The starting pay is $15.00 per hour, increasing with experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills required.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and needs to be a qualified driver.
• AMAP/First Aid/CPR/SCIP-R Training preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities.
• Physical aspects may include lifting and transferring an adult volunteer.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Good oral and written communication

Transportation/Driving

Lifting and transferring adults

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

A community service organization in East Meadow is seeking a Direct Support Professional. In this full-time role, you will work Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Responsibilities include transporting volunteers, assisting with personal growth, and ensuring safety at various community activities. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and preferably a year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities. The starting pay is $15.00 per hour, increasing with experience.