Overnight DSP-4 Group Home 20 or 40 hrs/wk 11P-9A (Res.557)

Overnight DSP-4•Group Home•20 or 40 hrs/wk 11P-9A (Res.557)

Wantagh, NY Available Shifts :

40 hrs/wk: 11:00p•9:00a•Wednesday-Saturday 20 hrs/wk: 11:00p-9:00a•

Friday & Saturday Salary Range :

$22.57/hr

DSP Level :

DSP-4•Approved for

Driving and AMAP Hourly Rate :

$22.57/hr

Why You Should Apply:

Support individuals 6 in a home setting. Paid for all Major Holidays. No High School Diploma required, but preferred. Additional hours available, if desired.

Offered Benefits:

Paid Vacations, Personal and Sick Time Free Health Insurance Free Dental Insurance Free Employee Basic Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Paid Holidays Qualifications:

Valid New York State Driver's License. AMAP Certification ( Paid training offered )

Job Responsibilities:

Drive consumers to and from program in AM and/or PM, to medical appointments, recreation outings, or other destinations as needed or requested. Assist in recreation activities. Work directly with residents to implement individual treatment plans, log progress and activities. Work with therapeutic and nursing staff to coordinate resident services. Provide direct care services for residents, such as toileting, feeding, dressing, sorting of laundry, etc. Attend in in-service training to ensure implementation of the formal and informal goal plan. Clean residents' rooms, vacuum dust, change bed linens, make beds, empty trash buckets, clean bathrooms, do laundry, etc. Observe residents' bodies on a daily basis, if required, and report all physical conditions including hair, nails, sores, insect bites, rashes, etc. Administer medications in accordance with AMAP guidelines. Contact families as needed. Report situations/issues involving consumers to proper authorities. Incorporated Code of Ethics, Core Competencies and Empowerment Strategies in their daily professional responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to bend, lift and push more than 100 pounds. Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Provide hand-over-hand assistance when necessary. Join our Team and Make a Difference! Visit our website : www.cpnassau.org Contact us :

Fax :

 516-377-2116

Email :

hr@cpnassau.org The Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County is a nonprofit, multi-faceted health agency serving over 1,500 children and adults with cerebral palsy, developmental and other disabilities. CP Nassau 's Residential Program offers a variety of life style options in Nassau County for adults with developmental disabilities. Since the inception of the program individualized and personalized service has been the primary mission of the program. The residential team focuses on the person not the disability in an effort to provide both a home-like and integrated living environment. During each step of the planning process individuals are encouraged to participate. Whether it's picking out the carpet and paint colors for their bedrooms or choosing service providers, CP Nassau strives to create environments that encourage personal growth, independence, choice and community integration. Reach your potential as we help our consumers reach theirs•with a career at CP Nassau. Our positions are competitively compensated, with comprehensive benefits. We look forward to meeting you! Direct Support Professionals ( DSPs ): People who work directly with people with physical disabilities and/or intellectual disabilities with the aim of assisting the individual to become integrated into his/her community or the least restrictive environment. Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County "Making a Difference for Individuals with disabilities since 1948"

Pay:

$22.57 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person