Direct Support Professional (CLS)
ahrc
FULL TIME💰 USD 18–20/yr
Community Habilitation Professional
ahrc· Direct Support
About this role
Overview
Various part time daytime, evening and weekend shifts throughout Nassau County
Community Habilitation is a service provided to a person with a developmental disability in their own home or community setting. The person, working together with their family and Care Manager, will create a support plan that best meets the needs of the person and family.
Responsibilities
Primary duties and responsibilites include but not limited to:
- Ensures all activities of daily living are supported and performed.; This includes, but is not limited to personal hygiene tasks such as bathing/showering, tooth brushing, assistance in the bathroom/adult diaper care/menses care (if applicable).; This also includes responsibilities such as dressing, meals (feeding), shopping, housekeeping, and laundry skills
- Provides companionship, supervision, role modeling and instruction while ensuring freedom from any hazards in both the home and community settings
- Documents implementation of services and progress (or lack of progress) by the individual in the Medisked system within 24 hours of service provision
- Support the individual in becoming as independent as possible in both their homes and in their immediate community
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Prior experience supporting and working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
- A valid and qualified NYS drivers’ that is also qualified in accordance with agency’s insurance standards.
- To be comfortable transporting the people being supported in your own personal vehicle
- Ability to communicate and understand written, oral and email directives/information, possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Access to web browser to complete required service documentation.
Responsibilities
Primary duties and responsibilites include but not limited to:
- Ensures all activities of daily living are supported and performed.; This includes, but is not limited to personal hygiene tasks such as bathing/showering, tooth brushing, assistance in the bathroom/adult diaper care/menses care (if applicable).; This also includes responsibilities such as dressing, meals (feeding), shopping, housekeeping, and laundry skills
- Provides companionship, supervision, role modeling and instruction while ensuring freedom from any hazards in both the home and community settings
- Documents implementation of services and progress (or lack of progress) by the individual in the Medisked system within 24 hours of service provision
- Support the individual in becoming as independent as possible in both their homes and in their immediate community
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Community Habilitation Professional role at ahrc?
The listed salary for this Community Habilitation Professional position at ahrc is USD 18–18/yr. This is an PER DIEM role.
Where is the Community Habilitation Professional position at ahrc located?
This Community Habilitation Professional role at ahrc is based in Plainview, NY, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Community Habilitation Professional role at ahrc full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a PER DIEM position. It is posted as a Community Habilitation Professional role in the Direct Support department at ahrc.
Which team or department does the Community Habilitation Professional at ahrc belong to?
This Community Habilitation Professional position is part of the Direct Support department at ahrc. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Community Habilitation Professional position at ahrc?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to ahrc's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Community Habilitation Professional job at ahrc posted?
This Community Habilitation Professional position at ahrc was posted on Sep 26, 2022. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Community Habilitation Professional
ahrc · 💰 USD 18–18/yr
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