Evening Direct Support Specialist – Community Living

AHRC Career Opportunities; Jericho (NY); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookville Center for Children's Services in Jericho is seeking a Direct Support Professional for the AHRC Jericho Birchwood Park Crescent location. Mon-Fri 5p-11p, 30 hours per week. The role is full-time equivalent with compensation starting at $14 per hour.

You will support residents in daily living, promoting health and safety, self-care, social activities, and community engagement while adhering to program policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have a valid NYS driver’s license and maintain driver status throughout employment.
• Must be able to communicate and understand written and oral directives/information

Responsibilities

• Practice and promote the agency’s mission and guiding principles in every interaction.
• Provide ongoing support to residents to maintain a high quality of life.
• Assist with self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall well-being

Skills

Communication ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Direct Support Professional-AHRC Jericho Birchwood Park Crescent Mon-Fri 5p-11p 30 hrs per week

Job Category: Counselor

Requisition Number: DIREC12617

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Description

Jericho Birchwood Park Crescent
Mon-Fri 5p-11p
30 hrs per week

The pay range for this position is starting at $14.00 per hour and above based on 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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