Direct Support Professional- FT Morning

ACLD • West Hempstead, NY

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About The Position

ACLD is a not-for-profit agency serving children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities. The Direct Support Professional works in a residential setting with adults diagnosed with intellectual or developmental disabilities, helping them become more self-sufficient and self-actualized. The role supports people in reaching their personal goals, provides structure and emotional support, assists with behavioral issues and personal hygiene, and completes detailed documentation. The position also involves transporting program participants to medical appointments and recreational activities in Agency vehicles. Cooking and light housekeeping may be required.

This is an entry-level opportunity in the healthcare and education fields. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clean, valid New York State driver's license.
• Ability to communicate and understand English verbally and in writing.
• Must obtain and maintain AMAP and SCIP certifications.
• Ability to perform SCIP maneuvers that may require bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, lying on the ground, and supporting another person's body weight.
• Ability to reach, bend, twist, kneel, and squat while assisting people with physical activities.
• Ability to assist with lifting and transferring a person.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred; training will be provided.
• Prior experience as a Caregiver, Care Assistant, Personal Assistant, Resident Assistant, Direct Care Worker, Nursing Assistant, Home Care Aide, or Companion.

Responsibilities

• Help people supported achieve or 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 recreational activities using Agency vehicles.
• Cook and perform light housekeeping as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED