Direct Support - Help Neighbors with Disabilities
Part-Time, Weekends
Be a Caregiver.
Be a Guide. Teach Life Skills.
Help People Achieve More.
What would it take for you to feel good about your job? Helping people make better decisions? Being a good role model? Recognition and appreciation? Top benefits?
You will find all that and so much more at Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE). We currently serve over 4,000 people with ID/DD, mental illness & brain injury and we’re seeking people like you to join us in helping them!
In this role, you will:
- Work with the people we support to help them identify and realize their personal life goals.
- Advocate with the people we support in a variety of situations.
- Collaborate with the people we support to teach them new life skills.
- Work in partnership with the people we support to promote their health and safety.
- Assist the people we support to overcome barriers and challenges to establishing and maintaining a network of relationships and valued social roles.
- Work with the people we support and other members of the interdisciplinary team to develop service plans that aid the person in achieving their personal life goals.
- Provide positive behavior support to the people we support as necessary.
- Prevent, recognize and report abuse toward the people we support.
- Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.
- Care for individuals during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
- Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands.
We’ll provide you with:
- Excellent Paid Training
- A positive, supportive environment
- Opportunities for advancement & more!
- Flexible schedules
What you’ll need:
- Valid NYS Driver’s License.
- HS Diploma/GED or equivalent.
- NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
FREE is a 2023 Top Long Island Workplace!
We are excited to now offer EARNED WAGE ACCESS! Work today, get paid tomorrow!
Salary: $21 - $23/hr
Direct Support Professional, for immediate consideration, email a resume to [email protected]
Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), is a nonprofit committed to cultivating an inclusive environment that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We believe that a diverse workforce not only reflects the communities we serve but also drives our collective success. We actively encourage candidates of all genders, ages, races, sexual orientations, religions, nationalities, and backgrounds to apply for positions at our company. Your unique talents and experiences will play a crucial role in our mission to support people of all abilities to reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, heard, and empowered.
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. Experience as a personal care assistant, care assistant, home health aide, healthcare aide, nursing assistant, teacher aide, retail, customer service, clerical, cashier.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- NYS Driver’s License (Required)
Work Location: In person
