Direct Support Professional
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Catholic Charities of Long Island
NY
Summary
The Direct Support Professional provides person-centered care, including personal care, medication administration, and meal preparation for developmentally disabled residents. They are also responsible for transporting residents on outings and assisting with mobility needs such as wheelchair transfers.
Job Description
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS
GROUP HOME- OPWDD RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - West Babylon, LI
Catholic Charities of Long Island models the love of Jesus by offering dignified and compassionate care to poor and vulnerable neighbors of every faith and background. In-person service at more than 50 sites throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties is inspired by the Gospel call affirming the sacredness of every human life.
CCLI is looking for Direct Service Professionals with generous hearts and a desire to contribute to the well-being of others to carry out our mission on Long Island. By joining our team, you will share in the joy of providing “care with dignity and life with hope” to our developmentally disabled group home residents.
Responsibilities:
- Transport/safeguard residents on outings
- Coach residents in skills development & administer medications
- Provide person-centered care including personal care as needed
- Perform household maintenance tasks, including meal preparation
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- A HS diploma/GED
- Valid NYS Driver’s License
- Ability to perform tasks that may require stooping, crouching, and 2-person lifting up to 250 pounds.
- Ability to maintain personal safety and respond appropriately in a calm, non-confrontational manner during an individual's physical or emotional outburst.
Schedule:
Full-time (Overnight), Part-time, (Evening or early AM), and Weekend opportunities available. Current staffing needs include:
- Weekday Evenings – (4p-10p) (part time )
- Overnight – (11p-9a, Sun-Wed)
- Weekend dayshift – (9a-6p , Sat & Sun)
- Early am weekday - (6a-9a, Mon-Fri)
Base Rate of Pay: $21. per hour (Weekend differential pay is an additional $1.00/hr.)
This rate of pay serves as a good faith estimate. Actual pay is based on a number of factors which may include a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and work location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation, such as the value of benefits, which may be applicable to this position.
To apply: Visit our website at www.catholiccharities.cc/careers/job-opportunities where you can apply online with your resume
Catholic Charities of Long Island - An Equal Opportunity Employer
Founded along with the Diocese of Rockville Centre in 1957,
Catholic Charities’ two original offices have grown to become one
of our region’s most extensive human service networks, assisting
Long Islanders at every stage of life. With more than 60 sites from
Elmont to the East End, Catholic Charities serves an average of
more than 58,000 neighbors per year.
Founded
1957
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Hicksville, NY
Founded along with the Diocese of Rockville Centre in 1957,
Catholic Charities’ two original offices have grown to become one
of our region’s most extensive human service networks, assisting
Long Islanders at every stage of life. With more than 60 sites from
Elmont to the East End, Catholic Charities serves an average of
more than 58,000 neighbors per year.
Founded
1957
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Hicksville, NY
