ADT Training Aide

CARC ADVOCATES FOR CITIZENS WITH DI • Lake City, FL

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide Adults with developmental disabilities support and services as directed.

Requirements

• Valid Florida drivers license with a safe driving record and a current in date CPR.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, and two years of related experience.
• Meet State of Florida Department of Children & Families guidelines for Good Moral Character.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer experience with individuals having developmental disabilities.
• Ability to be innovative and organized while working cooperatively with generic services in the community.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily scheduled activities plan for individuals assigned within the facility.
• Promote, establish and maintain a clean, safe training, therapeutic and supportive environment.
• Demonstrate through programming data that clients in assigned departments have learned new skills enhancing quality of life, self esteem, independent functioning, and community inclusion.
• Communicate to ADT Supervisor in a timely manner concerns of client training activities.
• Provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities to ensure maximum program participation.
• Give feedback to ADT Supervisor ensuring services are responsive to clients needs and choices.
• Demonstrate flexibility necessary to maximize training and productivity. Flexibility includes methods and hours.
• Project a positive image of the Association as reflected to customers, general public, co-workers, and assigned clients.
• Demonstrate efficient, safe manner when performing duties and with Association and customer property, vehicles, and equipment. Ensure assigned clients do the same.
• Maintain and submit accurate documentation and reports as required. (i.e. training, production, time records, programming data, payment records, etc.) by specific deadlines.
• Assist with the needs of total care clients (changing, showering, dressing, etc.)
• Assist clients to acquire skills consistent with Adult Day Training guidelines.
• Demonstrate a professional manner which creates a role model for clients. Train clients in the following professional and socialization skills: A. Personal hygiene B. Self esteem C. Dealing with reality D. Adapting to change E. Making long range choices F. Learning to make independent choices G. Experiencing freedom from unnecessary anxiety H. Developing concern for other I. Developing relationships with other J. Enjoying emotional stability K. Being a productive member of their community L. Independence in a work area. M. Attendance and punctuality N. Positive attitude.
• Oversee assembly/socialization activities of clients, and off-site clients if needed.
• Give feedback to ADT Supervisor ensuring services are responsive to clients needs and choices.
• Maintain confidentiality of all clients personal data.
• Implement training programs developed by the ADT Supervisor.
• Keep ADT supervisor aware of updates and changes needed on individual training programs.
• Participate in In-service.
• Promote compliance with Association rules and regulations and work toward a consistent team approach with other staff.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees