Direct Support Professional I

Description Support individuals to reach their personal outcomes. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr