Direct Support Professional: Empower Lives & Independence

AHRC Nassau; Massapequa (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AHRC Nassau is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Massapequa, NY to provide essential support to individuals in Day Habilitation and ICF programs, promoting independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, transporting participants, training volunteers, and documenting activities. Valid NYS Driver License and at least 1 year experience with individuals with developmental disabilities are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• AMAP/First Aid/CPR/SCIP-R Training preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver License.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safety of program volunteers at program sites and community hubs.
• Trains program volunteers to perform assigned tasks at primary agency and community sites.
• Acts as second staff support transporting volunteers to and from sites and activities.
• Liaises between volunteers and program staff at various sites.
• Promotes appropriate interactions among volunteers and others at all sites.
• Completes required documentation and reports issues to Site Manager.
• Supports agency philosophies, including guiding principles/POM and CQL at all sites.
• Attends mandatory trainings and maintains certifications (CPR; SCIP; AMAP).
• Performs additional related duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

AHRC Nassau is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Massapequa, NY to provide essential support to individuals in Day Habilitation and ICF programs, promoting independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, transporting participants, training volunteers, and documenting activities. Valid NYS Driver License and at least 1 year experience with individuals with developmental disabilities are preferred.