Group Home Assistant -Direct Care

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Since 1954, The Arc Gateway has been dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a trusted non-profit organization serving the greater Pensacola area, we offer life-enhancing programs that empower those we support to pursue their dreams and reach their full potential. Our mission is rooted in celebrating abilities, fostering independence, and creating meaningful opportunities for every individual we serve.

SUMMARY:

Ensure the health, safety and welfare of the adult residents through supervision of activities, assistance with personal goals and fulfilling the group home routine (i.e. meal preparation, daily chores, etc.), as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support Daily Living: Provide supervision and assistance to individuals to help them maintain autonomy, perform daily living tasks, and engage in the routines of home life.
• Build Meaningful Relationships: Spend quality one-on-one time with individuals to foster trust and connection.
• Goal Achievement: Support individuals in setting, implementing, and achieving personal goals as outlined in their Individual Support Plans.
• Meal Preparation & Home Maintenance: Assist with preparing nutritious meals and maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming home environment.
• Budgeting & Shopping: Help individuals manage personal finances and shop for their needs.
• Community Engagement: Encourage and participate in activities and events chosen by the individuals, promoting social inclusion and enjoyment.
• Transportation: Safely transport individuals to medical appointments, day programs, and community events as needed.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including case notes, counseling sessions, health data, and training logs.
• Incident Reporting: Promptly report and document any incidents involving individuals, the facility, or group home vehicles.
• Rights & Confidentiality: Uphold and protect the rights, privacy, and personal information of all individuals served.
• Team Collaboration: Attend staff meetings, Individual Support Plan meetings, and required in-service training sessions as directed.
• Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as assigned that support the overall mission and function of the role.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Must be able to pass Level 2 fingerprint background check, () , Dept. of Children and Families abuse registry check, and local law enforcement check, Affidavit of Good Moral Character.

· Must pass a drug screen. 

· Must be 21 with a valid driver's license, good driving record and proof of vehicle insurance and registration with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Must be 21 years and older
• Must have 1 year experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or child care setting, or experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities, or have 30 semester hours, 45 quarter-hours, or 720 classroom hours of college or vocational school
• Must have a High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Maintain punctual attendance and report to work on time for all scheduled shifts.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: CPR, First Aid, Core Competencies, Zero Tolerance, HIV, and HIPAA certifications will be required. Medication Administration training and validation are also required. Employer will provide all training required. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER INFORMATION: Employment is contingent on the choice and satisfaction of the persons served as well as continued funding for the service provided. Employee also understands that Florida is an "at will" State and that all employees of ARC Gateway are considered "at will". This means that employment is not for any set duration and can be discontinued by the Agency or the employee at any time and for any reason.

Hourly Rate of Pay $15.75