Community Direct Support Professionals
Nassau County/Suffolk County (extensive travel required)
Part Time, Very Flexible
Salary: $21.25/hour
What If Your Work Actually Changed Someone's World? Are you someone who genuinely enjoys helping others live their best life? If so, this might be the role you've been looking for.
Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.
Under the supervision of the Manager or Senior Manager, the Community Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides habilitation services to individuals in community-based settings to support skill development, independence, and meaningful community integration. Services focus on assisting individuals with activities of daily living and building skills related to communication, socialization, transportation, problem-solving, money management, life safety, and other areas that promote independence and valued outcomes.
What you'll actually be doing:
- Support individuals in identifying and achieving personal goals, developing life skills, increasing independence, and participating in meaningful community activities.
- Advocate for individuals’ choices, rights, preferences, and valued social roles while helping them build and maintain meaningful relationships and community connections.
- Promote individuals’ health, safety, and well-being by providing person-centered support, positive behavior support, and assistance with self-care and independent living skills.
- Provide direct, least-restrictive services and respond appropriately to crises, emergencies, challenging behaviors, and identified risks in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with individuals, families/support networks, and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement Life Plans, Staff Action Plans, safeguards, and other supports that promote desired outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, report suspected abuse or neglect as required, participate in team meetings and required trainings, and ensure compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
We’ll provide you with:
- Excellent Paid Training
- Outstanding Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Medical | Dental | Vision | Life Insurance
- Retirement 401K
- Wellness benefits with gym reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- A positive, supportive environment
- Opportunities for advancement & more!
- Flexible schedules for Full Time or Part Time
What we're looking for:
- High school diploma or equivalent; related experience preferred.
- Must be at least 18 years of age; required training is provided upon hire as needed.
- Demonstrates effective written and verbal English communication, basic writing and computer skills, and strong organization and efficiency.
- Works effectively in a team environment with flexibility, strong communication, and the ability to anticipate needs and keep others informed.
- Maintains a valid driver’s license and meets agency driver requirements; must be reachable by phone and understand that loss of driving privileges may affect work location, schedule, hours, or employment.
Why join us?
Because the work is real, the impact is tangible, and the great people you'll meet along the way will likely stay with you long after your shift ends.
Ready to do work that matters? Apply today.
For almost five decades, Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), has proudly supported more than 5,500 people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to thrive in their communities. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities to realize their full potential, with recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
Pay: $21.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
