Direct Support Provider

Florida, LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Florida, LLC is seeking caregivers in New York to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Ideal candidates will be compassionate, dependable, and energetic, helping individuals achieve independence and enjoy community engagement.

This role involves assisting with daily living activities, personal hygiene, and facilitating community outings. A valid driver's license and background screening are required, along with at least one year of caregiving experience or technical training.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Must pass Local and Level 2 Background Screening.
• 1 year of caregiving experience or technical training.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and support individuals during home activities.
• Assist with personal hygiene tasks.
• Prepare meals and perform light cleaning.
• Ensure safety and maintain a safe living environment.
• Facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals.
• Promote communication, choice, and independence.
• Complete daily progress notes.

Skills

Compassion

Dependability

Patience

Positive outlook

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Community Resource Network of Florida is looking for caregivers who are fun, compassionate, dependable and committed to helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) achieve their highest level of independence and live their best life.

We Need Caregivers to Support With ADL, Personal Hygiene, and Community Outings

Our Individuals need caregivers to support with ADL's, personal hygiene tasks, and community outings.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and understand that this role is offered on an independent contractor basis, and not as an employee of the company.

Schedule

Daytime hours, afternoon and weekends.

You will be a good fit for this position if you :

• Have a positive outlook and contagious energy
• Demonstrate patience and compassion

Responsibilities and Duties you can expect in the role:

• Encouraging and supporting the individual during home activities
• Assisting with personal hygiene tasks
• Meal preparation and light cleaning
• Ensuring individual's safety and maintaining a safe living environment
• Facilitate community involvement by accompanying individual to social events, community outings such as grocery shopping and appointments
• Promote communication, choice, independence, and socialization
• Complete daily progress notes

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able to pass Local and Level 2 Background Screening
• Provide proven 1 year of caregiving experience or technical training.
• Have a High School diploma or equivalent
• Are 18 years of age or older

In order to comply with House Bill 531 (2025), we utilize the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website to determine employment eligibility. Applicants may access this website by clicking the link below. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://info.flclearinghouse.com/__;!!ClCBLx5FcmZK!XPDGPeoN604PSLPOVUM0FqYQ4X9wuJ1aHFHQz1-hR2YUB26L23wc5ol4k9_yU9BOsV-OxGdQ0sziAwk4WTOFJ14$