Direct Care Worker

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 preferred.

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.