PROMESA R.H.C.F.·New York
Provide direct care and supervision to adults with developmental disabilities in independent residential settings to foster independence and personal growth. Maintain a safe, clean environment and transport residents to medical appointments while documenting all health and safety updates.
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.
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.
Performs, supervise and assists 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/procedure based on the individuals habilitation and protective oversight plan and other QMRP documentations.
Ensures 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.
Provides ongoing care for the residents in a safe, kind and considerable manner.
Accompanies and transports 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 individuals 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, situation, 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.
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.
Market context
Dental support roles in New York often draw steady interest because practices need reliable, patient-facing staff who can work in fast-paced settings and follow clinical procedures closely. This role is competitive because it asks for a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of relevant human services or OPWDD experience, and timely certification completion; the listed benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and paid holidays. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your experience matches the care setting and be ready to discuss your certification timeline.