Essential Worker - DSP (1695) Job at ACLD, Huntington Station, NY

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  • ACLD
  • Huntington Station, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description



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

We require:

  • Clean, valid NYS Driver’s license
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Some experience working with the intellectually and developmentally disabled population preferred; but will train. Cooking and light housekeeping may be required.
  • Prior experience as Caregiver, Care Assistant, Personal Assistant, Resident Assistant, Direct Care Worker, Nursing Assistant, Home Care Aide or Companion is a plus

ACLD has over 40 locations throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties. We have day, afternoon, evening and overnight shifts available including weekend only shifts.

Apply online at or text for more information at 516 732-3979.

Salary range from $18.00-$20.00 per hour.

Some positions may include a differential in addition to the hourly rate.

An EOE m/f/d/v

1695

Hours:
Full-time and Part-time available

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Shift work, Night shift,

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