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Direct Support Assistant - Nassau

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
Nassau, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
Office For People With Developmental Disabilities Priority Is The Health And Safety Of The Statewide 128,000 Individuals With Developmental Disabilities Receiving Agencys Support. As a Direct Support Assistant, You Would Help Individuals With Developmental Disabilities Lead Richer Lives. Under Supervision These Positions Will

Provide supports and services.

Advocate, encourage, guide and teach individuals in expressing personal choice.

Ensure community integration.

Assist individuals with personal hygiene care, toileting, dining, dressing, meal preparation, lifts and transfers.

Help individuals to participate in games and recreational programs.

Coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills.

Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.

Work with other staff to carry out care plans and to record care plans.

Administer medication in accordance with special instructions.

To learn more about what direct professionals do on the job every day, go to; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnK4z3KAqtE

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