Direct Care

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Support Professional - Residential 

When a group of families came together in 1957 to find services for their children with developmental disabilities, ACLD was born. Today, we are a leading not-for-profit agency employing 1200+ staff and providing over 70 program sites in Nassau and Suffolk. ACLD assists children, teens and adults in reaching the highest level of independence. We are currently seeking a few exceptional people who have a passion to create a meaningful impact in the lives of the amazing people we support. 

We have great opportunities for positive, motivated individuals to work in a residential setting assisting adults diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities in becoming self-sufficient and self-actualized. Get in on the ground floor and train for an entry level career in the healthcare/education field!  

In this position, you will:

• · Help people supported achieve/exceed their personal goals
• · Provide structure and emotional support 
• · Assist in resolving behavioral issues
• · Help people supported with personal hygiene needs 
• · Complete detailed, accurate documentation 
• · Transport program participants to and from medical appointments and recreation activities using Agency vehicles 

We require:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. 
• Clean, valid New York State driver’s license. 
• Ability to communicate and understand in English; both verbally and in writing. 
• Some experience working with the intellectually and developmentally disabled population preferred; but will train. Cooking and light housekeeping may be required.  
• Must obtain and maintain AMAP and SCIP certifications
• The ability to perform SCIP maneuvers which may require bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, lying on the ground, and supporting another person’s body weight.
• The ability to reach, bend, twist, kneel, and squat as you assist people with physical activities. 
• The ability to assist with lifting and transferring a person. The ability to lift up to 15 lbs. 
• Prior experience as Caregiver, Care Assistant, Personal Assistant, Resident Assistant, Direct Care Worker, Nursing Assistant, Home Care Aide or Companion is a plus

ACLD has over 50 locations throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties. We have day, afternoon, evening and overnight shifts available including weekend only shifts. 

Some program/locations may have a differential in addition to the hourly rate.

Apply online at or call/ text View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

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