Direct Support Professional 1:1 (Day Hab)

AHRC Nassau • Glen Head, NY

21d • $19 - $21

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional 1:1 (Day Hab) is primarily responsible for supporting one volunteer in the Day Program by implementing and recording progress on habilitative and clinical service plans. The role also performs routine direct-care duties for the activity room and other volunteers as directed by the Site Manager. If the assigned volunteer is absent, the supervisor determines reassignment.

The position supports activities that address maladaptive behaviors and clinical needs while promoting independence and social maturity. It also assists with behavioral crisis situations in the day program and community, requiring proficiency in behavioral management techniques. The role embraces diversity, demonstrates cultural awareness, and supports an equitable, inclusive, and welcoming environment.

The employee maintains accurate records and reports changes in volunteers’ behavior, functioning, physical condition, illness, or injury to appropriate supervisors and clinical or health staff. The employee participates in meetings and training, may be asked to drive, and must follow corporate compliance and COMPASS requirements. Personal outcome measures training is required before conducting evaluations and assessments. Responsibilities may evolve at the organization’s discretion.

Requirements

• Proficiency in verbal, written, and reading skills.
• AMAP and SCIP-R are required.
• Maintain a New York State driver’s license and remain a qualified driver under the agency’s driver policy.
• Transfer an out-of-state driver’s license to New York State within 30 days if currently held.
• 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.

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 program volunteer record books by collecting data, writing narrative notes, and documenting observations to support assessments and evaluations of capabilities, deficits, priority needs, plans, and services.
• Report changes in volunteers’ behavior and functioning to the Site Manager, PC as needed, and the appropriate clinical department to support safety and protective oversight.
• Attend and participate in scheduled meetings with the Site Manager, as requested, to share information about volunteer status and discuss potential clinical modifications.
• 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 the 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
• Education Level: High school or GED