Friday and Saturday 3 -11p, Sunday 7a - 3p
24 hrs per week

W. Hempstead, Carroll St

The pay range for this position is starting at $15.00 per hour and above based on 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 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 all Direct Support Professionals 

 

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.