Direct Support Professional - Immediate Need

Overview Central Florida Communities, Inc. (CFC) has warm, welcoming, home-inspired facilities and programs for individuals with developmental disabilities in Orange, Brevard, Lake and Seminole Counties.

CFC operates three 64-bed Intermediate Care Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled (ICF/DDs), Howell Branch Court, Lake View Court and Washington Square. As a member of our staff, you will be a part of one of these living centers and provide vital around the clock care, which includes nursing and medical oversight, to our residents.

Facilities Facility Name and Address: Howell Branch Court, 3672 Howell Branch Ct, Winter Park, FL 32792

Salary $18.50 Hourly

Generous Paid Time Off and Flexible Work Schedules

Purpose / Responsibilities This position directly supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as daily grooming, meal service, risk mitigation, and following applicable behavioral management plans as defined by the resident\'s individual needs.

Actively engages with individuals at all times and provides all necessary supports to meet their needs, including direct care and service requirements. Follows Active Treatment/Programming schedule.

Identifies hazards or dangerous behaviors in the environment and takes immediate action to avoid, mitigate or eliminate hazards; Ensures safety of self, residents/consumers, co-workers, families, guardians and visitors at all times.

Implements electronic and paper documentation of training needs including programming, incident reporting, data collection and behavior observations.

Required Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent education is required. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Preferred Qualifications 6 months experience preferred working with Intellectual/Developmental Disability populations.

Required Materials Resume

3 Personal References

Equal Opportunity Employer DSI Management, LLC and all supported companies, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, disability, religion, or veteran status.

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