Direct Care Worker ~ Oakland, AR

Achieve Community Alliance; Oakland (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Achieve Community Alliance in Oakland, AR is seeking caregivers to provide companionship, care and protections for individuals with developmental or related disabilities. The role requires a general knowledge of disability support and a preference for candidates with experience working with disabled individuals.

Candidates should be patient, compassionate and committed to helping individuals maintain independence and dignity in daily activities within a supportive community setting.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience with mentally or physically disabled individuals is highly desired.
• General knowledge of disability support is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship, care and protection to individuals with developmental or related disabilities.

Skills

Companionship

Empathy

Caregiving

Job description

Responsibilities include providing companionship, care and protection to individuals with developmental or related disabilities. A general knowledge and/or two years experience in working with mentally or physically disabled individuals is highly desired.

Job Information

Location

Oakland, AR

UCP of Arkansas/Achieve Community Alliance (ACA) was created in 1957 by families which had children with cerebral palsy, and although we have grown to be one of the largest service providers in Arkansas, we continue to refer to our employees, parents, individuals we serve, and volunteers as family. Through advocacy and the provision of direct services and supports UCP/ACA continues to meet its mission of advancing the independence, productivity and full citizenship for people with disabilities.