Direct Support Professional - Group Home, OPWDD Residential Services
Full-Time
$21 - $22/hr+ $1/hour weekend differential
Entry
Amityville, NY, USA
In PersonIn-person service is provided at sites throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support
About the job
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED is required.
A valid New York State driver's license is required.
Ability to perform tasks requiring stooping, crouching, and two-person lifting of up to 250 pounds.
Ability to maintain personal safety and respond appropriately in a calm, non-confrontational manner during an individual's physical or emotional outburst.
Responsibilities
Transport and safeguard residents during outings.
Coach residents in skills development and administer medications.
Provide person-centered care, including personal care as needed.
Perform household maintenance tasks, including meal preparation.
Perform other duties as assigned.
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS
GROUP HOME- OPWDD RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - Amityville, NY
Catholic Charities of Long Island models the love of Jesus by offering dignified and compassionate care to poor and vulnerable neighbors of every faith and background. In-person service at more than 50 sites throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties is inspired by the Gospel call affirming the sacredness of every human life.
CCLI is looking for Direct Service Professionals with generous hearts and a desire to contribute to the well-being of others to carry out our mission on Long Island. By joining our team, you will share in the joy of providing “care with dignity and life with hope” to our developmentally disabled group home residents.
Responsibilities:
Transport/safeguard residents on outings
Coach residents in skills development & administer medications
Provide person-centered care including personal care as needed
Perform household maintenance tasks, including meal preparation
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
A HS diploma/GED
Valid NYS Driver’s License
Ability to perform tasks that may require stooping, crouching, and 2-person lifting up to 250 pounds.
Ability to maintain personal safety and respond appropriately in a calm, non-confrontational manner during an individual's physical or emotional outburst.
Schedule:
Part-time, Evening, Weekend and On Call opportunities available.
Typical staffing needs include the following shifts:
Evenings – (3p-11p) (part time)
30 hrs./wk. Overnight – (11p-9a)
Weekend day or evening shifts – (7a-3p or 8a-4p) (6p-10p & 3p-11p)
Base Rate of Pay: $21. – 22. per hour (Weekend differential pay is an additional $1.00/hr.)
This rate of pay serves as a good faith estimate. Actual pay is based on a number of factors which may include a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and work location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation, such as the value of benefits, which may be applicable to this position.