What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSPs/Residential Associates position at THE ARC NATURE COAST INC?
Immediate full, part-time and PRN Residential Associate positions are available supporting adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) at our group homes in Spring Hill and Brooksville. Afternoon, overnight and/or weekend shifts available including: Weekdays 2p-10p or 10p-8a; Weekends have various daytime & overnight shifts. Current pay is $15 per hour.
The Arc Nature Coast is a non-profit organization providing individually tailored quality supports and advocacy for individuals with disabilities and their families, to promote their self-determination and inclusion in community life throughout their lifetime.
You will support our customers with IDD in a small, home-like residential setting. Support includes coaching in socialization, personal hygiene, homemaking, daily living skills and other individual goals.
Your work as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) will make a difference in someone's life. The life skills training and supervision you provide will assist customers who have physical, intellectual or behavioral challenges in meeting their goals for personal growth and independence both in their homes and in the community.
Is this the right career choice for you? If you are reliable, patient, kind and caring; respect and work well with others; are receptive to training and instruction; have worked as a caregiver and loved it and are a safe driver, this job is for you. Come join our team!
The Arc Nature Coast is an equal opportunity employer and is a drug-free workplace.
Responsibilities:
- Uphold and protect the rights of all individuals, always demonstrating patience and compassion
- Maintain health and safety of all individuals
- Teach residents how to adopt basic independent living skills
- Assist individuals with activities of daily living if needed including bathing, basic hygiene, feeding, toileting, grooming and ambulation
- Teach and assist with social skills including a variety of community activities
- Assist with light cleaning, housework and laundry
- Prepare meals that adhere to special dietary considerations
- Be a team player
Benefits Available:
- All Employees: Paid training; Employee Assistance Program; Dental, Vision, Accident & Critical Incident Insurance.
- Full-Time Employees: All of the above plus 401(k); Health, Life & Disability Insurance; Paid Time Off.
- Valid Florida driver license and clean driving record
- Minimum age of 21 with minimum 3 years' driving experience
- Minimum 1 year experience with individuals with IDD or related field of nursing, education, social, behavioral or rehabilitative services
- Minimum high school diploma or GED
- Pass Level 2 and Local background screenings and drug test *
- Possess English language skills in reading, comprehension, writing and speaking
- Be reliable, self-motivated and a team player
- Ability to think quickly and act calmly in an emergency
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Possess physical stamina required to help individuals ambulate
*We do local and federal background checks, drug screening and driver record checks. For more information on Federal (Level 2) Background Screenings, click on this link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
The Arc Nature Coast, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
The Arc Nature Coast, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace.
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