Empowering Direct Support Professional

Citizens Options Unlimited; Port Washington (NY); Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Citizens Options Unlimited in Port Washington, NY, seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate, person-centered support to individuals living in Residential Services. You will assist with self-care, health, safety, chores, socialization, and daily wellbeing while promoting independence.

Responsibilities include following treatment plans, supporting meal preparation, medication administration, transportation, and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must submit a valid NYS driver's license and maintain driver status.
• Ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives.

Aufgaben

• Provide ongoing guidance and support to individuals to encourage independence.
• Assist with self-care, health, safety, chores, and social activities.
• Follow treatment plans and use adaptive equipment as needed.
• Provide transportation to appointments and activities.
• Mentor new Direct Support Staff and participate in meetings.

Kenntnisse

Compassionate care

Communication

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Citizens Options Unlimited in Port Washington, NY, seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate, person-centered support to individuals living in Residential Services. You will assist with self-care, health, safety, chores, socialization, and daily wellbeing while promoting independence.

Responsibilities include following treatment plans, supporting meal preparation, medication administration, transportation, and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings.