Full Time & Per Diem Direct Support Professionals, Long Island, NY—Hempstead, Wantagh & Ronkonkoma

Shifts:

Weekdays, Evenings, Nights and Weekends; some flexibility in scheduling

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interact with consumers
• Escort & supervise consumers in community activities
• Provide consumers with POSITIVE reinforcement
• Direct consumers’ personal routines
• Prepare meals following established menus
• Assist consumers during meals, including utilizing adaptive eating equipment
• Maintain order, safety & cleanliness of consumers and program areas

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Qualified Candidates Will Meet the Following Requirements:

• Valid New York State Driver’s License
• Experience working with individuals who have developmental disabilities
• High School diploma or GED

Preferred Experience:

• AMAP, CPR, SCIP-R or other related certifications
• Knowledge of OPWDD regulations

Forward a resume and cover letter to: HR@HelenKeller.org Subject: DSP - FULL-TIME or PER DIEM [MUST identify which position]