Direct Support Professional

ACLD • West Islip, 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, assisting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to become more self-sufficient and self-actualized. The role supports people in pursuing their personal goals and provides structure and emotional support, assistance with behavioral issues and personal hygiene, and accurate documentation. The position also includes transporting participants to medical appointments and recreational activities in Agency vehicles. Cooking and light housekeeping may be required. The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for 32 hours.

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, which 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 is 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 recreation activities using Agency vehicles.
• Perform cooking and light housekeeping as required.
• Assist with physical activities, lifting, and transferring a person.

What This Job Offers

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