Direct Support Professional -P/T Morning Shift

Adults and Children with Learning Disabilities; Sayville (NY); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Adults and Children with Learning Disabilities (ACLD) is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional for the morning shift in Sayville, NY. You will work in a residential setting helping adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities become more self-sufficient and achieve personal goals.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, a valid NYS driver’s license, and are willing to obtain AMAP and SCIP certifications within six months.

Qualifications

• Clean, valid NYS Driver’s license.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Some experience with intellectually/developmentally disabled population preferred; training provided.

Responsabilités

• Help residents achieve/exceed their personal goals.
• Provide structure and emotional support.
• Assist in resolving behavioral issues.
• Help with personal hygiene needs.
• Transport participants to medical appointments and recreation activities using Agency vehicles.

Connaissances

NYS Driver’s license

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

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Direct Support Professional -P/T Morning Shift

Regular Part-Time Sayville, Sayville, NY, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3657

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

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 residents achieve/exceed their personal goals
• Provide structure and emotional support
• Assist in resolving behavioral issues
• Help people supported with personal hygiene needs
• Transport program participants 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.
• Must obtain and maintain AMAP (within six months of hire) and SCIP certifications
• Prior experience as Caregiver, Care Assistant, Personal Assistant, Resident Assistant, Direct Care Worker, Nursing Assistant, Home Care Aide or Companion is a plus

Salary ranges from 17.00 - 18.00

Some programs/locations may have a differential in addition to the hourly rate.