Night Shift Direct Support Professional - Community Living

AHRC Nassau; East Meadow (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

AHRC Nassau operates the largest residential program on Long Island. Direct Support Professionals work with each person supported toward reaching their goals and desired outcomes.

The role includes night shifts (Sat-Wed 11pm to 9am) and involves assisting in self-care, health, safety, and daily living activities. The position emphasizes promoting the agency's mission and providing high quality support to residents in Community Living Services settings, with emphasis on communication and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must submit a valid NYS driver's license, and maintain a qualified driver status throughout employment.
• Must have the ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives/information.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

AHRC Nassau operates the largest residential program on Long Island. Direct Support Professionals work with each person supported toward reaching their goals and desired outcomes.

The role includes night shifts (Sat-Wed 11pm to 9am) and involves assisting in self-care, health, safety, and daily living activities. The position emphasizes promoting the agency's mission and providing high quality support to residents in Community Living Services settings, with emphasis on communication and