Direct Care Worker

Acacia Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Acacia Network is hiring a Direct Care Worker in Bronx, NY. You will support adults with developmental disabilities in independent residential settings across three locations, ensuring daily living skills, safety, and compliance with individualized plans.

Responsibilities include assisting residents, transporting to appointments, maintaining a clean environment, and collaborating with nursing staff to monitor health changes. Requires NYS driver's license and 1 year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year experience working with OPWDD individuals or other human service fields.
• SCIP, AMAP, First Aid and CPR must be obtained within 3 months from date of hire.
• Valid NYS driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services to adults with developmental disabilities living independently.
• Assist individuals in daily living activities and foster independence.
• Implement programs per habilitation and protective oversight plans.
• Ensure health and safety with supervision as required per OPWDD regulations.
• Accompany and transport residents to medical appointments and document visits.

Skills

Empathy and interpersonal skills

Ability to supervise adults

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCIP Certification

AMAP Certification

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

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Direct Care Worker

Bronx, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2349

MISSION STATEMENT:

Acacia Network provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Direct Care Worker is required to provide direct care services to adults with developmental disabilities living independently in the organization’s Independent Residential Alternative houses. 3 Locations : Andrews Ave Bronx, NY, 10468. Prospect Ave Bronx, NY 10459. 105th Street New York, NY 10025.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform, supervise and assist individuals in all areas of adult daily living skills.
• Assist individuals in any and all activities which are designed to foster independence, personal growth and individualization.
• Implement valued outcomes and all other programming methods/procedures based on the individual's habilitation and protective oversight plan and other QMRP documentations.
• Ensure the overall health and safety of the individuals by providing supervision to the individuals as required based on the individual needs and per OPWDD regulations.
• Provide ongoing care for the residents in a safe, kind and considerable manner.
• Accompany and transport individuals to medical and other clinical appointments and ensure the necessary documentation are completed and return to review by the program registered nurse.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary residence and working environment.
• Responsible for conducting fire drills as scheduled.
• Responsible for maintaining the individual's clothing, furniture, any and all personal belonging in good condition.
• Responsible and required to remain on the shift until the relief arrives and the shift is appropriately covered Reports to work on time.
• Remains sensitive and responsive to the needs, situations, and personal/cultural practices of the individuals.
• Make purchases as needed or requested by the program or management team.
• Reports any changes regarding any individuals physical and health condition to the supervisor immediately.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff.
• Safely Operate agencies vehicle for residential appointments or any other individual needs which may require the utilization of the agency vehicle.
• Reads, initial and enter required information on the communication log as well as other documentations as required.
• All other duties as requested by management.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum one year experience working with OPWDD individuals or other human service fields.
• SCIP, AMAP, First Aid and CPR - Must obtain within (3) three months from date of hire.
• Valid NYS driver’s license.

WHY JOIN US?

Acacia Network provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.