Direct Care

Regular Full-Time

Bethpage 807, Bethpage, NY, US

Great Neck, Great Neck, NY, US

Lynbrook, Lynbrook, NY, US

Seaford, Seaford, NY, US

Salary Range: $21.00 To $23.00 Hourly

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.

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