Direct Support Specialist—Empower & Grow with Clients

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Port Washington (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly paychecks

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks a Direct Support Personnel I to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges in various settings, helping develop interpersonal skills and daily living activities. The role works directly with residents to provide supports for ADLs and adaptive skills.

The incumbent will follow each resident's Individual Service Plan, ensuring compliance with standards and state regulations, while engaging in priorities and tasks to promote

Qualifications

• High School diploma or its equivalent is required.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• Current Health Certificate (per contract or state regulation).
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges with growth and development of interpersonal skills and activities of daily living in home, community or residential setting.
• Provide supports for activities of daily living and adaptive skills while working directly with residents.
• Follow the resident's Individual Service Plan.

Skills

Prioritization

Compliance

Interpersonal skills

CPR (if applicable)

Health certificate compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks a Direct Support Personnel I to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges in various settings, helping develop interpersonal skills and daily living activities. The role works directly with residents to provide supports for ADLs and adaptive skills.

The incumbent will follow each resident's Individual Service Plan, ensuring compliance with standards and state regulations, while engaging in priorities and tasks to promote