Direct Support Specialist - Behavioral

Nassau County, NY

Be a Caregiver

Be a Guide. Teach Life Skills

Help People Achieve More.

Find more in your career at Family Residences and Essential Services (FREE), currently serving over 4,000 people with ID/DD, mental illness & brain injury. We’re seeking people exceptional people who are seeking a growth career to join us!

The Direct Support Specialist (DSS) provides supervision and oversight to the individuals residing in specialized OPWDD IRA residences who demonstrate as High Risk. The DSS will provide support and services to these individuals based on person centered life plans, work collaboratively with the Direct Support Professionals and as a liaison to the clinical and management team members to address psychiatric and behavioral episodes.

Specifically, you will:

• Work with the people we support to help them identify and realize their personal life goals.
• Conduct direct observations of behavior, review of records/behavioral data, and verbal/written input from team members.
• Assist individuals in utilizing community/neighborhood services; Act as a liaison between individuals, and treatment team members.
• Teach independent living skills necessary to sustain individuals in the community.
• Develop Staff Action Plans/Residential Habilitation Plans in conjunction with the individuals and their treatment teams; encourage follow through on all goals.

You will receive:

• 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!

We require:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid NYS driver’s license and satisfy criteria to be a driver for the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs is essential.
• Experience working with individuals with forensic histories, diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders preferred.

FREE is a 2023 Top Long Island Workplace!

Salary: $43,680 – $44,200 annually

Direct Support Specialist - Behavioral, for immediate consideration, email a resume to careers@ familyres.org

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) is a nonprofit founded in 1977 and headquartered in Old Bethpage, 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 help individuals of all abilities realize their full potential. 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, primary and specialty health care 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,680.00 - $44,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Nassau County, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road