• Direct Care Worker

    Acacia Network (New York, NY)


    Salary Range: 17.11 To 17.11 (USD) Hourly

    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.

    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.