Direct Support Professional (CLS)

AHRC Nassau • Rockville Centre, NY

3d

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional provides ongoing support to people living in the Community Living Services program, helping maintain a high quality of life through assistance with self-care, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall wellbeing. The position promotes the agency’s mission and guiding principles, supports individuals’ independence and participation in daily life, and fosters an inclusive environment grounded in cultural awareness, equity, and respect for diversity.

The role includes following individual treatment plans, supporting community participation and relationships, assisting with meals and medications, documenting progress, and providing transportation. The employee participates in team and house meetings, maintains required certifications and training, and mentors new Direct Support Staff. Regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services makes successful fingerprint and criminal background checks necessary. Training on Personal Outcome Measures (POM) is required before completing evaluations and assessments. Duties may evolve at the organization’s discretion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Submit a valid New York State driver’s license and maintain qualified driver status throughout employment.
• Transfer an out-of-state driver’s license to New York State within 30 days of hire, if applicable.
• Ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives and information.
• Ability to meet physical demands that may include lifting and transferring children and/or adults.
• Successful completion of fingerprint and criminal background checks.
• Complete training on Personal Outcome Measures (POM) before completing evaluations and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to individuals with intellectual and other disabilities to participate in self-care, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and other aspects of daily life.
• Provide only the level of support necessary to promote each individual’s independence and engagement in their daily routine.
• Support individuals in becoming active members of the community and in maintaining and building natural supports and relationships.
• Help maintain a safe and clean home by supporting individuals with household chores and participating in chores as needed.
• Follow treatment plans and use corresponding adaptive and safety equipment to promote independence and protect individuals’ health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Support meal preparation by teaching diet adherence, portion control, and cooking skills.
• Assist with medication administration according to AMAP policy and procedures.
• Implement and document treatment plans and agency materials, including residential habilitation goals, medical case notes, and communication logs.
• Follow overtime, scheduling, and minimum staffing policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and goal achievement and exchange information and ideas.
• Transport individuals to medical appointments, shopping, recreational outings, and other destinations as needed.
• Mentor new Direct Support Staff by demonstrating support routines and reviewing training manuals.
• Participate in House Meetings and maintain required certifications and training.
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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