Fort Smith/Van Buren - Direct Care Worker

Achieve Community Alliance; Van Buren, Fort Smith (AR, AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Achieve Community Alliance is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide companionship, care and protection for individuals with developmental disabilities in Arkansas. Experience with disabled individuals is valued; a High School Diploma/GED or CNA license is required.

Positions are available throughout the state and entail ensuring safety, daily living assistance, and respectful engagement in a supportive home-like setting.

Qualifications

• Two years experience with mentally or physically disabled individuals preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED or CNA license required.
• Positions available throughout the state of Arkansas.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship, care and protection to individuals with developmental or related disabilities.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal care as needed.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment and report changes to supervisors.

Skills

Companionship

Caregiving experience

Disability care

Education

High School Diploma/GED or CNA license

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. A High School Diploma/GED or CNA license is required. Positions are available throughout the state.

Job Information

Location

Fort Smith & Surrounding Areas

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.