Direct Support Professional - Enhanced Support Floater- $21/hr

Direct Care Mount Kisco, New York South Salem, New York Carmel, New York Yorktown Heights, New York


Description

** Pay rate of $21/hr! **  
At Ability Beyond, you can be accepted, celebrated, & impactful!  
Location: Westchester County (Various Programs!)  
Hours: 2nd Shift, 1 weekend day required  
Pay Rate: $21 / hour  
Responsibilities:   
In this position, our direct care staff will be responsible for providing reinforcement and relief to a designated group of programs that have been determined to require enhanced support. This is a position that will require rotating working shifts at a couple of different locations during the week and 1 full weekend day.   
  • Working with people with developmental/intellectual and physical disabilities in a residential group home
  • Helping adults with disabilities with daily living such as cooking, cleaning, and hands-on care
  • Assisting with transportation needs for people to and from appointments or on outings
  • Immersing people with disabilities into the community to participate in work and volunteer activities such as attending sporting events or participating in recreational activities
  • Assisting with positive behavior reinforcement, goal planning, and socialization skills
  • Ensure proper electronic and physical documentation of daily individualized case notes
  • Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team that includes nurses, behaviorists, & nutritionists
Benefits:  
  • Extensive paid training and certification program
  • Generous benefit package (medical, dental, vision, pet insurance)
  • Paid time off (increases over years of service)
  • Self-directed retirement plan options (403B)
  • PSLF loan forgiveness eligibility
  • NYS Healthcare Worker Bonus eligibility
  • Flexible work schedules and overtime available that allow for work life balance
  • Access to an Employee Assistant Program including mental health resources
  • Ongoing diversity, equity, inclusion, & belonging initiatives
  • Accredited certification programs in direct care, leadership, and other specialties
  • Employee mentorship program
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement
  • A culture of appreciation, respect, and teamwork
Qualifications:  
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Valid Driver’s License is required
  • Willingness to learn
  • Minimum of 1-year previous experience
To see a day in the life our Ability Beyond workforce, check out this video: