Saturday, Sunday and Monday 3p - 11p
24 Hours per week

The pay range for this position is starting at $15.50 and above based on experience

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred 
• 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
• The ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives/information and an excellent team player with a positive attitude

Qualified driver status is required for overnight Direct Support Professionals that work 11pm – 9am as they are needed to assist with morning transportation of the people we support.

Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Practices and promotes Citizens mission statement in every interaction
• 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
• 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.