**Limited Positions Available in Limited Locations** Direct Care Assistant (16-17 years old)

Direct Care Professional (DCP)

Reports To: Residential Supervisor (RS), Program Director (PD), Residential Coordinator (RC), Shift Supervisors and/or Residential Supervisor Assistants where applicable.

Purpose Of The Position: To provide for the health, safety and well-being of individuals with disabilities, and support their interests and choices so that they may lead fulfilling lives.

Essential Functions Include:

• Interact with residents
• Support resident health and well-being
• Carry out safety, meal preparation and cleaning procedures
• Seek and follow the advice and directions of supervisors
• Work effectively with coworkers
• Uphold ACR's Core Values
• Participate in training and development
• Present a positive attitude and professionalism
• Adhere to scheduling policies
• Be on-call via a cell phone when requested to do so
• Adhere to company policies and procedures
• Accept other duties as assigned by a superior
• Report illegal activity

Requirements Include:

• You must be at least 16 years old
• You must be able and willing to provide care for both male and female clients
• You must be able to do some lifting
• You must be able to work independently and you must have interpersonal skills including empathy, responsibility, self-control, good judgment, and overall adjustment
• You must be able to see, hear, speak, interact, and write in English sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position
• Part-time DCA employees must work at least 8 shifts per month
• Full-time employees must work at least 38 hours per week

This is intended as a summary; additional functions and requirements are stated in the full job description below

ACR Homes is an EEO/AA Employer