- Main Office - 35201 Radio Road, Leesburg, FL 34788
- (352) 787-3079
Direct Support Professional I
Location
Lake County, FL
Employment Type
Full Time - PRN and FT
Salary
USD $15 per Hour
Description
Support individuals to reach their personal outcomes.
Work Styles
HEALTH AND SAFETY
- This position is a Mandatory Reporter of any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation
following all DCF guidelines and to participate in all DCF investigations. - Responsible for the safety, support and supervision of all individuals.
- Monitors each individual's health status and report concerns to supervisory staff.
- Competently carries out emergency medical actions as trained.
- Assists in the provision of routine health care and personal care needs.
- Performs duties to maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment.
- Reliably follows emergency procedures as trained.
- Transports individuals using The Arc Sunrise vehicles only.
PERSON DIRECTED PROGRAMMING
- Implement My Vision, My Support Plan, My Satisfaction Survey
- Supports individuals to achieve their own personal outcomes.
QUALITY OF LIFE
- Respect all individuals as people diligently following the Clients' Bill of Rights.
- Facilitate a quality environment, both enriching and stimulating, specific to the needs of
the individual. - Strives to maintain positive attitude at all times to ensure individuals are surrounded by a
pleasant and comfortable environment.
ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
- Assists other staff and works as a contributing team member to accomplish the
company's mission. - Works in accordance with assigned work schedule following The Arc Sunrise Attendance
Policy. - Reports all work related injuries to Human Resources and comply with workers'
compensation procedures. - Complies with any company request for a Fitness For Duty exam at company expense.
- Provides a medical release to return to work when requested by management or Human
Resources. - Abides by and acts in accordance with all The Arc Sunrise Policies and Procedures.
- Attends all mandatory staff meetings including staff team meetings and mandatory
company meetings. - Performs all other duties as assigned.
DOCUMENTATION
- Provide documentation as trained for this position.
- Reports and documents unusual behavior, incidents and activities involving injury or
property damage.
Physical Requirements
- A Strong Willingness to Serve Others
- High School Diploma or GED with proof of completion
- Valid Florida Drivers License with an insurable driving record and insurable age of 21.
- Physical condition allowing for safe, repeated, satisfactory completion of essential
functions of position defined in this description. - Able to pass in first 90 days of employment, the Department of Children and Families
background screening which includes FDLE, FBI finger print and local law check. - Core Competency, Zero Tolerance, CPR, First Aid, Behavior Assistant, TACT,
AIDS/HIV, Orientation and Medication Certification training must be completed within
the first 90 days of employment and kept current with required re-certifications. - Ability to pass both a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screening.
- Two year confirmed paid work history
- One year paid work experience with persons with developmental disabilities or equivalent.
Skill Requirements
- Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with individuals and their families, direct
support, technical and professional staff. - Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in
writing. - Demonstrates the ability to follow the Standards of Conduct and Code of Ethics.