Direct Support Professional-Citizens Mon and Sat 3p-11p, Sun 7a-3p 24 hours per week Northport

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Direct Support Professional-Citizens Mon and Sat 3p-11p, Sun 7a-3p 24 hours per week Northport

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icon Northport, NY, US, 11768

iconFull Time

icon7 November 2024

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Mon and Sat 3p-11p, Sun 7a-3p

24 hours per week

The pay scale for this position is $15.00-$16.00 in consideration of experience

Citizens offers a variety of residential supports based upon the level of support and supervision required by each person to include Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRA’s) and Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF’s).

Qualifications:

  •  High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Valid New York State Driver’s License that is also qualified in accordance with agency’s insurance standards
  • Successful completion and maintenance of AMAP status
  • Ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives/information 
  • Excellent team player with a positive attitude.

Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Practices and promotes Citizens mission statement in every interaction. 
  • Supports people to live the life they choose
  • Provide ongoing support to people in becoming active participants in every aspect of their lives (i.e., self-care routines to include feeding, showering, dressing and diapering), health, safety, household chores, socialization and overall well being) and to ensure that a high quality of life is maintained
  • Ensures a safe and clean home by providing support to people to assist them with the completion of household chores and by participating in said household chores as needed. 
  • Successfully completes and maintains AMAP certification and assists people supported with medication administration according to the AMAP policy and procedures
  • Supports people in preparing meals by teaching concepts such as diet adherence, portion control and cooking skills.