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Aid to the Developmentally Disabled, Inc.
Direct Support Professional
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$36,653 / year median in New York
+18% projected growth
Job Description
RISE is a nonprofit organization that was established in 1980 as Aid To The Developmentally Disabled (ADD) by family members who were concerned about the physical and emotional decline of patients compelled to live in crowded institutions. These family members believed that appropriate treatment and training in a warm, sheltered, homelike environment would enhance their physical and emotional growth. With the support, funding and licensing of New York State's Office of People with Developmental Delays (OPWDD) and the Office of Mental Health (OMH), Rise Life Services came to life. We are seeking energetic Direct Support Professionals to work in our residential group homes. Direct Support Professionals work as part of a comprehensive treatment team. The goal of the team is to support our individuals in becoming as independent as possible . Typical responsibilities of a Direct Support Professional center around counseling, caregiving , crisis intervention , skill training and assistance with daily care . There are Full-Time, Part-Time, Overnights, and On-Call Direct Support Professional positions available. We service the east end of Long Island in the following locations: Riverhead, Cutchogue, Flanders, Wading River, Shirley/Riverhead, Greenport, Ridge, Calverton, Jamesport and Middle Island. The job of a Direct Support Professional improves the lives of others and is a rewarding experience. Please apply today. HS Degree/GED Required Valid NYS Drivers License Required "Rise to a better career" We have demonstrated a strong commitment to the retention of our staff by introducing programs such as the : Rising Star and Shining Star programs as well as our interactive roundtable series. Please see our website for more information riselifeservices.org