Direct Care

Job Description

Job Description

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 people supported to and from medical appointments and recreation activities using Agency vehicles

We require :

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.

Apply online at www.acld.org or call / text 516 732-3979

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