Evening Direct Support Professional, Community Living

AHRC Career Opportunities; Village of Old Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

AHRC Nassau is seeking a Direct Support Professional for the Old Westbury location. This full-time role (40 hours per week) runs Sun through Thu, 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, supporting individuals in a community living setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid NYS driver's license, with strong communication skills to understand and follow directives and to provide quality care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support to residents to ensure a high quality of life.
• Assist with self-care routines, health, safety, and daily activities.
• Promote the agency’s mission and guiding principles in every interaction.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Direct Support Professional-AHRC Sun-Thurs 3p-11p F/T 40 hours per week Old Westbury Location

Job Category: Counselor

Requisition Number: DIREC12543

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Locations

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Old Westbury Residence
Old Westbury, NY 11568, USA

Description

Old Westbury Location

40 hours per week Full Time

The pay scale for this position is $14.00-$14.50 in consideration of education and/or experience

AHRC Nassau operates the largest residential program on Long Island. With over 100 supervised and supportive settings, each home reflects the interests of its residents. Direct Support Professionals work with each person supported toward reaching their goals and desired outcomes.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must submit a valid NYS drivers' license, and maintain a qualified driver status throughout employment.
• Must have the ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives/information

Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Practice and promote the agency’s mission statement and guiding principles in every interaction.
• Provide ongoing support to the people that live in the Community Living Services program to ensure that a high quality of life is maintained.
• Provide support in the areas of, for example, self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall well-being.

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