Weekend Direct Support Specialist – Community Living

AHRC Nassau; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

AHRC Nassau’s Direct Support Professional role at Old Country Road in Plainview provides support to residents in the Community Living Services program. Weekend shifts Saturdays and Sundays 3-10p help maintain quality of life.

Requires a high school diploma, valid NYS driver's license, and good communication to follow directives and support daily activities including self-care, health, safety, and socialization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 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

High School Diploma

NYS Driver's License

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

AHRC Nassau’s Direct Support Professional role at Old Country Road in Plainview provides support to residents in the Community Living Services program. Weekend shifts Saturdays and Sundays 3-10p help maintain quality of life.

Requires a high school diploma, valid NYS driver's license, and good communication to follow directives and support daily activities including self-care, health, safety, and socialization.