Direct Support Professional 1:1 (Day Hab)

AHRC Nassau•City of Glen Cove, NY

2d•$19 - $21

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional 1:1 (Day Hab) manages one volunteer in the Day Program, ensuring that habilitative and clinical service plans are implemented and progress is recorded. The role also contributes to routine direct-care responsibilities in the activity room and supports other volunteers as directed by the Site Manager. If the assigned volunteer is absent, a supervisor determines reassignment. The position supports volunteers with activities that address maladaptive behaviors and clinical needs while promoting independence and social maturity. It includes behavioral crisis support throughout the day program and in the community, and requires proficiency in behavioral management techniques. The role promotes a welcoming, inclusive environment and demonstrates cultural awareness and support for equity and inclusion.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Six months of experience working with the developmentally disabled population preferred.
Proficiency in verbal, written, and reading skills.
Must complete advanced training when requested by a supervisor, such as CPR or clinical training.
AMAP and SCIP-R required.
Must maintain a New York State driver’s license and remain qualified to drive under the agency’s driver policy.
Employees with an out-of-state driver’s license must transfer it to New York State within 30 days.
Physical aspects may include lifting and transferring an adult volunteer.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Six months of experience working with the developmentally disabled population.

Responsibilities

Implement interventions in one volunteer’s Day Hab plan and carry out service activities that support independent functioning, including behavior management, self-care, activities of daily living, recreation, and community inclusion.
Maintain the volunteer’s record book by collecting data, writing narrative notes, and documenting observations to support accurate assessments and evaluations.
Report changes in volunteers’ behavior and functioning to the Site Manager, PC as needed, and the appropriate clinical department.
Attend and participate in scheduled meetings with the Site Manager as requested, sharing information about volunteer status and discussing potential modifications to the volunteer’s clinical plan.
Attend scheduled in-service training and meetings to develop job-related skills and support ongoing education and communication about the MR/DD population.
Report changes in a volunteer’s physical condition, including illness or injury, to the day program’s health office.
Perform additional duties as requested by a supervisor, including driving and complying with corporate compliance and COMPASS requirements.
Complete Personal Outcome Measures training before conducting evaluations and assessments.
Assist volunteers with behavioral management, clinical needs, independence, and social maturity, including during behavioral crises in the day program and community.
Perform routine direct-care duties involving the activity room and other volunteers as directed by the Site Manager.