Direct Care Staff - Adult Day Training

Description

$15/hour. Part-time & Full-time positions.  20-40 hours per week.

• Participate in training on client needs, training   programs, and data collection.
• Provide supervision, support, and assistance to the   individuals attending Day Program according to their level of need. This includes personal care, toileting, and   basic hygiene assistance, mealtime assistance, as well as training in the   areas of home living, employment readiness, and community safety and navigation.
• Track and document arrival and departure times, programmatic data, and all documentation of services received in a complete, legible, and accurate manner ensuring no data gaps.
• Implement training programs and document progress as directed ensuring daily documentation is complete and accurate with no data gaps and submitted on time according to established deadlines.
• Lead groups and classes according to provided curriculum and activities in order to promote progress and independent functioning in all areas of life including work, home, and community and promoting progress toward expressed goals and objectives. 
• Research and provide additional feedback and/or resources to support and individualized lessons as requested or desired to create dynamic and engaging learning environments.
• Ensure that daily activities are meaningful, functional, and appropriate based on age and cognitive level of functioning.
• Maintain classrooms and learning spaces in a neat and orderly manner. 
• Communicate any concerns or changes in health, behavior, or progress to Program Administrator or Program Coordinators. Communicate any health and safety, client, or programmatic needs including all required supplies or equipment required to promote health and safety and   implementation of training programs.
• Perform transportation, community inclusion, and cleaning duties daily as assigned.
• Driving a client route or being a back-up driver is required.
• Maintain a collaborative work environment and works well with others.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Requirements

Candidate must be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or equivalent required. 1 year documented practical experience in working with adults with disabilities, or cognitive / functional impairments required; 2 years preferred. In lieu of direct experience, an associates or bachelor’s degree will suffice. Must possess and maintain current/valid Florida Driver’s License with a clean driving record. Excellent communication and interpersonal/instructional skills and ability to provide quality customer service to all stakeholders. Excellent Organizational and Task Management Skills and ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively. Knowledge and understanding of developmental disabilities, person-centered model for service delivery, personal outcomes, and ability to apply differentiated education, instruction and training to persons of varying ability levels. Ability to work in self-directed and teamwork environments. Ability to model appropriate interaction/engagement and implement programs, activities, and experiences in the same manner. Basic knowledge of rules and regulations for Adult Day Training (LDS3) services and compliance requirements for annual audits.  Ability to occasionally work flexible hours. Computer skills to include knowledge in MS Office and Outlook. 

Must comply with and pass Level II background screening (F.S. 435.04 and 409.907), Drug Screening, and FDOT/MVR check.