Head of People jobs in Manorville, NY

Head Injury Association has immediate openings in our Residential programs - offering up to $2000 Sign on Bonus!

Want a meaningful career helping others reach their full potential?

Head Injury Association is seeking full-time/part-time Afternoon Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to provide direct care to individuals supported in our residential programs which are located throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties.

Essential Job Responsibilities

· Ensuring health, wellness and safety and providing appropriate supervision of people supported

· Building positive relationships with individuals supported as well as fellow co-workers

· Using effective communication and time management skills

· Completing mandatory trainings based on program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.)

· Adhering to HIA’s policies, procedures and regulations

· Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing

· Transporting and escorting people we support on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, community outings, etc.

· Helping the individuals we support achieve their goals

Available Shifts:

• ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE!!

Weekend Differential: up to $21.00 / hour

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; some college is a plus
• At least 1 year of work or life experience working with people with disabilities. Home Health Aide/Companion/Caregiver experience preferred.
• Must have a valid NYS license
• Basic written and verbal communication
• *AMAP, SCIP and First Aid/CPR certifications preferred*
• Training offered in-house

Head Injury Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment in decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO'
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Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Is there any reason why you might have concerns about meeting the driving requirements for this position?
• Are you able to work Saturday and Sunday 8am -4pm, as well as Monday, Thursday and Friday 4pm- 12am?
• Are you able to work Saturday to Wednesday 4pm - 12am ?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving/OPWDD: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NYS Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person