DSP Overnight Awake -CITZ Non Driver

Citizens Options Unlimited • Village of Westbury, NY

3d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The DSP Overnight Awake provides ongoing support to people living in the Residential Services program during overnight and morning hours, helping maintain their health, safety, well-being, and quality of life. Support may include self-care routines, household chores, socialization, meal preparation, and other daily needs. The role practices and promotes the agency’s mission and guiding principles, embraces diversity, and contributes to an open and inclusive environment.

Requirements

• Successful completion and maintenance of AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel) status.
• Ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives and information.
• Excellent team-player skills and a positive attitude.
• Qualified driver status is not required for overnight Direct Support Professionals working 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.; non-qualified drivers cannot use an agency vehicle or transport people supported.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Practice and promote the agency’s mission statement and guiding principles in every interaction.
• Support people during overnight and morning hours with self-care routines, including toileting, feeding, showering, dressing, and diapering.
• Support health, safety, alternate positioning, and overall well-being.
• Help maintain a safe and clean home by supporting people with household chores and completing chores as needed, such as laundry.
• Follow treatment plans and use the corresponding adaptive and safety equipment to promote independence and ensure health, safety, and well-being.
• Report and document events or activities that may affect the health, safety, or well-being of residents, including allegations of abuse, injuries, broken equipment, and falls.
• Support morning meal preparation by teaching concepts such as diet adherence, portion control, and cooking skills.
• Assist with medication administration according to AMAP policies and procedures.
• Accompany or transport people supported to day programs or job locations using safe driving practices when qualified to do so.

What This Job Offers

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