Direct Support Worker

Looking for a new career where you help others? Looking for a job that looks great on resume for a Psych, Social Work, Nursing, or Education Major?

This job in Locust Valley on Long Island will make a difference with my son. My son is part of a ny state program called self direction and his care is provided by an agency . His agency is called ISS (Independent Support Services) . You can look them up online and I really like them. So I find the staff but you would be working for ISS. This is a good thing because they can offer you benefits if you want them and even reimbursed travel money if you drive my son to the store. Also paid PTO and major holidays off. So we would meet online, you send me resume and I fill out hiring form. You are hired at that point . Then ISS will email application to you and it’s just paperwork to finish . You would known as a direct support worker or community hab worker. You start at 24. Per hour .

The location is Locust Valley on Long Island -google map it to see distance from you .

It’s basically for a paid friend that builds self esteem.

My 22 year old smart kid with Autism who loves computers, video games and eating out at Taco Bell. He also attends YMCA gym to walk treadmill down the road from home. Chill case . He just needs companionship and someone to drive him for food and food shopping which he can do pretty well. He has Autism but is considered “high functioning” but he’s not independent. He lives in a group home in Locust Valley. He loves when people ask him questions about his hobbies. His goals are to learn to be more independent so someday he can live in a supported apartment. Looking for staff aka friend for either Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday or Friday for 5 hours per day . The five hours have to start before 3 pm but otherwise it’s up to you . Must have car.

Pay: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour

Work Location: In person