Direct Support Professional Non-Driving - 100CQ - Sat-Sun 8AM-4PM

WellLife Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Paid time off and holidays

Free and low-cost gym access

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Job summary

WellLife Network is seeking dedicated individuals to provide comprehensive care for residents in Adult Crisis Residence in Arverne, NY. The role involves fostering independence through assistance with daily living skills.

You will engage with residents, monitor their progress, and ensure their safety in emergencies. This position requires a high school diploma and prior experience with adults facing behavioral health challenges is preferred. Opportunities for professional development and job satisfaction are part of this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with adults with behavioral health or other disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, and implementing goals for people served.
• Monitor progress of people served including documentation and physical health.
• Coordinate evacuation and ensure resident safety during emergencies.
• Supervise medication self-administration.
• Participate in crisis intervention and report procedures.
• Assist in planning recreational activities.

Skills

Experience working with adults with behavioral health or other disabilities

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Adult Crisis Residence (OMH) - Arverne, NY 11692


• Education Level: High School


• Salary Range: $19.46 per hour

Position Summary

Provide all aspects of care to people served to enable them to become independent and productive. This position may have supervised or unsupervised contact and/or conversational interaction with people served while working in the residences.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, and implementing goals and training to further develop skills of people served, including:
  
  
  
  • budgeting
  
  
  • grooming
  
  
  • nutritional planning
  
  
  • use of public transportation
  
  
  • use of community resources
  
  
  • shopping
  
  
  • housekeeping
  
  
  • physical health
  
  
  • adaptive behavior/independent living
  
  
  • nutrition
  
  
  • vocational development
  
  
  • social development
  
  
  
  


• Monitor progress of people served, including seeing, hearing, observing, performing manual tasks, documenting, lifting, and operating transportation vehicles.


• Coordinate evacuation and ensure resident safety during emergencies, including stair and fire escape operations.


• Supervise and monitor medication self‑administration.


• Monitor and record case notes, collateral notes, progress notes, and house logs.


• Participate in crisis intervention and incident reporting procedures.


• Meet routinely with persons served and management to review goal progress.


• Assist in planning and escorting residents to evening and weekend recreational activities and moderate physical activities.


• Attend all staff meetings, mandatory training sessions, quarterly and annual meetings within the residence and external entities.


• Complete required training courses: Medication Supervision Training, CPR, First Aid, Cultural Competency, Mandated Reporting, Corporate Compliance.


• Communicate relevant information to staff and supervisors through logs and reports.


• Act as a role model for persons served.


• Maintain records and confidentiality.


• Assist/supervise lunch preparation, clean‑up, and family‑style dining.


• Assist individuals in clothing care (laundry, ironing).


• Participate actively as a member of the interdisciplinary program planning team.


• Read and write typed/written correspondence, clinical notes, and other documentation.


• Lift and carry packages and boxes of supplies.


• Follow‑up on after‑care recommendations and escort individuals to appointments.


• Assist individuals in researching and obtaining community resources.


• Maintain confidentiality at all times.


• Adapt work schedules and locations as needed.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Experience working with adults with behavioral health or other disabilities preferred.

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience.


• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement plan (with matching).


• Paid time off, holidays, and personal days.


• Free and low‑cost gym and wellness access and support.


• Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.


• Direct impact on the lives of adults and their families.


• A collaborative team that values your contributions.