Direct Support Professional RES

4 days ago

St Augustine, FL, United States THE ARC OF THE ST JOHNS INC Full time
Job Details

Job Location
2101 ARC DRIVE - ST AUGUSTINE, FL

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
High School

Salary Range
$17.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Description

Are you a compassionate caregiver looking for a supportive and inspiring work environment?

At The Arc of the St. Johns, we are looking for enthusiastic caregivers to work in our group homes and make a difference in the lives of the individuals that we serve. If you're ready to grow professionally while changing lives, apply today and join our Residential Team

Position Details:

Salary Range: Starting at $17 per hour plus benefits for full time employees

Shifts Available: Evenings and Weekends

Location: St. Augustine, FL (St. Johns County)

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensures the agency safety procedures are adhered to by program individuals and staff. Advises Residential Manager of any problems.
  • Understand and practice the Participant Bill of Rights and the Principles of Choice when working with or advocating for individuals in services.
  • Responsible for the welfare and safety of all individuals in services.
  • Implement behavior plan steps and skills, as scheduled.
  • Provide residents with skill acquisition and other formal and informal training. Notifies the House Manager of any training issues.
  • Maintain data documentation for skill acquisition and other programs as scheduled.
  • Assist with completion of assessments of all individuals in services/skills as assigned.
  • Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual documentation of individual achievements as assigned.
  • Ensure individuals utilization of skills achieved during acquisition programs through leisure, recreational, household and social activities as designated by Support Plan/Residential Manager.
  • Notify Residential Manager of significant individual changes, problems, or needs to assure that individuals are clean, well-groomed and healthy.
  • Complete and submit incident reports in a timely manner to Residential Manager.
  • Assist individuals in obtaining medical and other necessary appointments. Assist individuals with dispensing medication as directed. Completes appropriate documentation.
  • Provide individuals with appropriate and meaningful in-home and community based leisure, recreational, and training activities based on the needs of each person served, as directed by Residential Manager.
  • Ensure that individuals are clean and groomed in a generally accepted standard before going into the community.
  • Attend scheduled staff meetings to discuss administrative and individual issues and solutions.
  • Prepare and submit appropriately completed time sheets, vacation, and sick request.
  • Assist with assuring individuals have adequate amounts of privacy, rest, and activity to maintain a well balanced quality of life.
  • Prepare and submit all residential documentation as determined by the Residential Manager.
STATUS:Non-Exempt

Benefits:

• Competitive pay

• Nine Paid holidays; Accrual-based paid leave after 90 days

• Inexpensive Employer Sponsored Health Insurance with United Health Care.

• Dental, Vision, Short term disability, Long-term disability, and other supplementary insurance products are available

• 403B retirement plan with 4% company match

• $25,000 Employer Sponsored Life Insurance policy

• Employee Wellness Program (earn up to $2,000 in Rewards)

• Supportive leadership, positive environment, rewarding work

Come Achieve With Us

Apply here EOE/DFWP

Qualifications

Qualifications:
  • Effective written and oral communication skills to fulfill job requirements.
  • Pass a Level 2 (state and national) background screening
  • Certification in CPR and First Aid, kept current.
  • Certification in Safety Care, kept current. (if working Intense Behavior)
  • Good moral character
  • A valid Florida Driver's license and proof of insurance.
  • Three references of recommendation for the position.
  • High school diploma or equivalent with one year experience preferred.
  • Reliable transportation
Physical Qualifications:
  • Be able to stand for long durations
  • Be able to push/pull up to 20 lbs.
  • Be able to bend, kneel and squat.
  • Be able to lift 50 lbs or more.

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