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Direct Support Professional-Citizens Massapequa No Cedar location Tues- Sat 3-11p 40 hrs 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