Direct Support Professional - Enhanced Support Floater- $21/hr - Ability Beyond : Job Details

** 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 Drivers 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: