Direct Support Professional

Are you a compassionate caregiver looking for a supportive and inspiring work environment?At The Arc of the St. Johns, we are looking an enthusiastic caregiver to work PART TIME in our Adult Day Training Center (ADT) at our Jacksonville Beach Location 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 ADT Team!Position Details:PART TIME DSPSalary Range: Starting at $16 per hour plus part time benefitsShifts Available: Monday through Friday between the hours of 7am to 3pmLocation: Jacksonville Beach, FloridaResponsible to: ADT SupervisorPositions Supervised: NoneSpecific Duties:Ensures the agency safety procedures are adhered to by program participants and staff. Advises ADT Supervisor of any problems.Understand and practice the Participant Bill of Rights and the Principle of Normalization when working with or advocating for program participants.Responsible for the welfare and safety of all program participants.Implements program participants skill acquisition and Behavior Management Programs as scheduled.Provides program participants with skill acquisition and other formal and informal programming.Work in teams to accomplish goals and assist individuals in classroom/ setting and schedule.Maintains data documentation for skill acquisition and other programs as scheduled.Assist with completion of assessments of all program participants skills as assigned.Assists with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual documentation of program participants achievements as assigned.Assist with lesson planning, as needed, to provide meaningful day activities to individuals.Collaborate with team and ADT Supervisor to problem solve participant changes, problems, or needs.Completes and submits incident reports in a timely manner to ADT Supervisor, communicates issues.Assists program participants with dispensing medication, after training/certification, and completes appropriate documentation.Attends scheduled staff meetings.Follows procedure for logging into PAYCOM to complete time sheets, vacation, and sick requests.Assists in emergency situations and ensures all required documentation is completed.Using approved Behavioral Practices and Safety Care, maintains challenging behaviors.Benefits:Competitive payNine Paid holidays; Accrual-based part time paid leave after 90 days (Your birthday is a 1/2 holiday!)Employee Wellness Program (earn up to $2,000 in Rewards)Supportive leadership, positive environment, rewarding work!Come Achieve With Us!Apply here! EOE/DFWPEffective written and oral communication skills to fulfill job requirements.Pass a Level 2 (state and national) background screening ( in CPR and First Aid, kept current.Certification in Safety Care, kept current. (if working Intense Behavior)Good moral characterA 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 transportationPhysical Qualifications:Be able to stand for long durationsBe able to push/pull up to 20 lbs.Be able to bend, kneel and squat.Be able to lift 50 lbs or more. #J-18808-Ljbffr