Direct Support Professional

 Direct Support Professional - Residential

Help Others to ASPIRE HIGHER!

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 with the freedom to ASPIRE HIGHER in their hopes, dreams and accomplishments. 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

Apply online at www.acld.org or text us for more information at  516-732-3979.

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Job Req #4670