Direct Support Professional (GENERAL CONSIDERATION)

AHRC Nassau•Plainview, NY

About The Position

This posting is for candidate tracking and general interest purposes only. It allows AHRC Nassau and its affiliates to maintain a pool of individuals interested in Direct Support Professional opportunities. It does not represent a current job opening or guarantee consideration for a specific position. The Direct Support Professional practices and promotes the agency’s mission and guiding principles while supporting people in the Community Living Services program. The role helps individuals maintain a high quality of life through support with self-care, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall wellbeing. Support is tailored to each individual, providing only the assistance needed to foster independence and engagement in daily life. The position also requires regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services and successful completion of a fingerprint and criminal background check. Training on Personal Outcome Measures (POM) is required before completing evaluations and assessments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Submit a valid New York State driver’s license and maintain qualified driver status throughout employment.
Ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives and information.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, which may include lifting and transferring children and/or adults.
Successfully complete a fingerprint and criminal background check.
Complete Personal Outcome Measures (POM) training before conducting evaluations and assessments.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and support to individuals with intellectual and other disabilities so they can participate in all aspects of their lives, including self-care, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall wellbeing.
Provide only the level of support necessary to promote each individual’s independence and engagement in daily routines.
Support individuals in becoming active community members 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 required adaptive and safety equipment to promote independence and protect individuals’ health, safety, and wellbeing.
Support meal preparation and teach diet adherence, portion control, and cooking skills.
Assist with medication administration according to AMAP policies 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.
Participate in the interdisciplinary team by attending meetings, discussing individuals’ progress and goal achievements, and sharing and gathering information and ideas.
Provide transportation for medical appointments, shopping, recreational outings, and other transportation needs.
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.