Adult Day Training Direct Service Pro.

The Arc of Palm Beach County is a dynamic, community-based nonprofit serving and advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our dedicated and caring team members provide support that helps over 3,500 children, teens, and adults to live, learn, work, and thrive.

At The Arc, we are driven by our vision of a community where every person feels welcome, connected, and accepted. Fulfilling this vision requires passion, creativity, and a diversity of skills and backgrounds. Think you have what it takes? Help us make a difference and join us as an Adult Day Training Direct Service Professional in the fight for inclusion and belonging for all!

Position Summary:

This position is directly responsible to the Director of Adult Day Training (ADT) and the ADT Manager.

The Adult Day Training Direct Service Professional (ADT-DSP) is responsible for the hands-on implementation of the day-to-day ADT program components.   

This position engages ADT participants through the use of various educational modalities in order to instruct and teach skills that will enhance activities of daily living and promote greater independence and socialization.  This position works within an integrated team which implements the Adult Day Training Program. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of The Arc of Palm Beach County.
• Promotes a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment and culture. 
• Implement a quality inclusive adult education program for program participants in conjunction with other team members.
• Plans and organize daily activities/lessons, in ways that promote participant engagement and maximize learning.
• Conducts classes based on lesson plans tailored to specific learning components and which support and promote participant’s individual goals. 
• Provides direct care and support to participants assisting as needed with personal care, hygiene and safety.
• If required by the program must be able to drive and transport clients.
• Responsible for completing all required program documentation accurately and timely which includes (but is not limited to):  compiling of program statistics, completing case notes, tracking attendance, pre-post assessments, goal progress monitoring, etc. 
• As needed, supports in all and with all ADT programmatic components including (but not limited to): artisan, production, arrival and dismissal, program outings, program related special events and others.
• Attends professional development in-service training sessions, conferences and/or meetings as required.
• Communicate effectively verbally and written, conveying information appropriately and concisely.
• Maintain the ability to meet the physical requirements of this position as related to duties at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by Director and/or Leadership.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of staff members.
• Ability to engage others with professionalism and respectfully.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with strong attention to detail and set priorities as required.
• Ability to work independently and exercise professional judgment with guidance from the program director.
• Ability to navigate Microsoft Office Products and other software as required.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and team members.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Maintain professional and courteous demeanor.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, agencies, vendors, donors and funders.
• Identify concerns, generate and evaluate alternate solutions and make sound recommendations.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required. 
• At least one year experience in working with individual with Developmental Disabilities. 
• Must possess and maintain a current Florida’s Driver’s License and state minimum requirement for auto insurance and ability to meet the standards for FDOT certification as condition of employment.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: 

• Regularly walk, sit, stand reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear.
• Ability to kneel, bend, crouch, and lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional driving to project sites, which may include walking, climbing and/or bending to perform inspections and observations.
• Primary working conditions are typical for an indoor/office environment requiring sitting for an extended period of time; frequent use of computers and standard office equipment.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

What you can expect from us:

• Affordable Comprehensive Medical Insurance
• FREE Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance & Disability
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible Spending account
• Bonus Days Off the week before New Year’s Day
• Holiday, Vacation, PTO
• Retirement Plan
• Professional Development