Direct Support Professional 1:1 (Day Hab)

AHRC Nassau • Brookville, NY

12d

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional 1:1 (Day Hab) manages one volunteer in the Day Program, ensuring habilitative and clinical service plans are implemented and progress is recorded. The role also provides routine direct care 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 assists the volunteer with activities that address maladaptive behaviors and clinical needs while promoting independence and social maturity. It also helps manage behavioral crises in the day program and community, and requires proficiency in behavioral management techniques. The employee supports an inclusive, welcoming environment, demonstrates cultural awareness, and promotes equity and inclusion.

Requirements

• Proficient verbal, written, and reading skills.
• AMAP and SCIP-R required.
• Maintain a New York State driver’s license and remain qualified to drive under the agency’s driver policy. An out-of-state license must be transferred to a New York State license within 30 days.
• Ability to lift and transfer an adult volunteer.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of experience working with the developmentally disabled population preferred.
• Ability to complete advanced training at a supervisor’s request, such as CPR or clinical training.

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, community inclusion, and other activities directed by the Site Manager.
• 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, Program Coordinator as needed, and the appropriate clinical department, supporting safety and protective oversight.
• Attend and participate in scheduled meetings with the Site Manager, as requested, to share information about volunteer status and discuss possible modifications to the volunteer’s clinical plan.
• Attend scheduled in-service training and meetings to develop job-related skills and support ongoing education, communication, and training related to 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 responsibilities as requested by a supervisor, including driving and adherence to corporate compliance and COMPASS.
• Complete Personal Outcome Measures training before conducting evaluations and assessments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED