Direct Support Professional (Shoreham)
Citizens Options UnlimitedHighlight
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About the Role
About You
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
- Qualified NYS driver's license required and maintained throughout employment.
- Six (6) months experience working with DDI population preferred.
- Ability to understand written and oral directives/information.
Citizens Options Unlimited (Citizens) empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to achieve their goals through self-directed services. Recognized as a leading agency in the field, our programs, include: •Self-Direction •Medicaid Service Coordination •Residential Supports and Services •Family Support Services (Camp Loyaltown, Family Reimbursement, and ComeUnity Recreation Programs) •Respite Services •Citizens also works hand in hand with Advantage Care Health Centers to provide coordinated medical, psychiatric and dental care. Citizens believes that when people come together and work as a team great things happen. Citizens works closely with personal outcome trainers to assist people with I/DD in defining their personal goals and dreams, while developing a life plan that includes natural supports, community supports, and choice of service provision options.