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Development Dimensions International
Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Location Smithtown, New York

Part Time
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Development Dimensions International
Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Location Greenlawn, New York

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Direct Support Professional/Dayhab
Lynbrook location
Mon-Fri 7:30-3:30p
40 hours per week
Family Friendly Daytime Hours

Starting pay scale is $15.00, with experience up to $16.00

AHRC Nassau provides OPWDD-approved Day Habilitation Services in over 30 locations across Nassau County. We provide no cost door-to door transportation, medical oversight by registered nurses and an engaged staff who provide meaningful and person-centered experiences each and every day.

 Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
  • Good oral and written communication skills required.
  • Valid NYS Driver’s License and needs to be and remain a QUALIFIED driver.
  • AMAP/First Aid/CPR/SCIP-R Training preferred.
  • A minimum of one year experience supporting people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities preferred. 
  • Physical Aspects: May include, but are not limited to, lifting and transferring of an adult volunteer.
  • Transportation/Driving as needed, inclusive of wheelchair vehicle/lockdowns

Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

  •  Transports volunteers to and from program site, as well as to volunteer job opportunity locations, or other community based activities.
  • Assists volunteers in achieving success and satisfaction in personal growth and their community based endeavors. 
  • Ensures safety of program volunteers while at program site; agency locations, community volunteer jobs and all other hubs sites
  • Transports volunteers to and from primary site location, residences, community volunteers jobs, and additional hub site locations.
  • Acts as liaison between the volunteers job site staff and program volunteers.