Direct Support Professional 1:1 -

Complex Behaviors Shoreham, NY Salary:

$21 - $23/hr + weekend differential

EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS & ENHANCED SALARY!

Full-time & Part-time schedules available! Citizens Options Unlimited empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their goals. Support people—train as an essential worker to empower and assist people with complex intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to achieve their goals. Feel good about what you do! In this fast-paced, high-energy role, you will provide ongoing support to people in becoming active participants in every aspect of their lives (i.e., self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall well-being) to ensure that a high quality of life is maintained. Values and Embraces Diversity and experiences for every person in every community. This is your chance to be creative and use your problem-solving skills as you navigate new ways to help the people whom you support.

We offer:

Great Pay & Excellent Benefits Low-Cost, High-Quality Healthcare Insurance Tuition Reimbursement & College Loan Forgiveness Career Advancement Opportunities Wellness incentives Housing Purchase Assistance A diverse, inclusive team that will support & appreciate you In this role, you will: Practice and promote Citizens' mission statement in every interaction. Through family and community engagement, Citizens supports people to live the life they choose. Provide 1:1 supervision of assigned individuals by ensuring implementation and recording the progress of habilitation and clinical service plans. Ensure a safe and clean home by supporting people with household chores and participating in said chores as needed. Follow all treatment plans and utilize the corresponding adaptive and safety equipment needed for each person to promote independence and ensure health, safety, and well-being. Report and document any events or activities that may hinder the health, safety, and well-being of the person (e.g., allegations of abuse, injuries, broken equipment). Adhere to Federal and New York State regulations, agency policies and procedures, the employee handbook, and all training requirements. In the absence of the 1:1, provide ongoing support to all people in becoming active participants in every aspect of their lives and overall well-being, and ensure that a high quality of life is maintained.

We require:

Valid NYS Driver's License

CPR/SCIP

Certification High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred Excellent communication skills One year of experience supporting people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and psychiatric disorders preferred DSP 1:1, for immediate consideration, please apply now! We offer medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, voluntary short/long term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, Scholarship offerings, AFLAC plans, child care, prepaid legal and much more! An Equal Opportunity Employer Proud of Our Workforce Diversity.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person