Direct Support Professional - paid training / no exp req'd 1491

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 50 locations throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties. We have day, afternoon, evening and overnight

shifts available including weekend only shifts.

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

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