Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Group Home (Apopka)

Quest Inc.•Apopka, FL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Quest, Inc. is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing a path to independence, community inclusion, and empowerment. For over 60 years, Quest, Inc. has offered compassionate, quality support services. The mission is to help people with developmental disabilities experience a full life, guided by the vision to provide lifelong services for individuals with developmental disabilities. This role involves providing direct support in a group home setting in Apopka.

Requirements

High School Diploma
18 years of age or older
Valid FL Driver’s License with no major driving violations at all times (if driver)
Read, write and comprehend English with the ability to remain calm and communicate during a crisis
1 year of experience working with persons who have Developmental Disabilities or working in an intensive behavior, psychiatric, nursing home or childcare OR college, vocational or technical training equal to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours or 720 classroom hours can be substituted for required experience
Previous working knowledge utilizing household appliances and basic office equipment (washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove, oven, computer, copier, tablet, calculator, etc.)
Ability to stand for long periods of time, engage in household tasks which include bending and lifting, pushing wheelchairs, use of hands for tasks such as writing, typing, handling small objects
Ability to operate large capacity vehicles (10-12 passenger vans and wheelchair busses) by driving safely and navigating traffic (if driver)

Nice To Haves

Hoyer lift, van lift, and adaptive equipment (wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, etc.)

Responsibilities

Aid with personal care for all individuals in the home as needed including, but not limited to, toileting, bathing, dressing and hygiene needs.
Drive large-capacity vehicles to provide transportation to individuals living in the home to/from training center, medical appointments, home visits and any community outing.
Comply with all DOT regulations and local laws relating to operation of a vehicle.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor self-administrations of medications, follow protocol for disposal of medications, maintain medication count and communicate with pharmacy as needed.
Treat all people with dignity and respect, ensuring all personal rights are met including communicating in a friendly and professional manner with all people, including individuals in the home, coworkers, visitors and customers.
Implement active treatment including areas of self-help, daily living, social skills, leisure activities and community inclusion for all individuals in the home.
Safely lift, transfer and reposition all individuals in the home as outlined in daily schedules.
Use of proper body mechanics and correct physical management techniques to reduce the risk of injury to self or others.
Ensure safety for individuals in the home during mealtimes including preparation of food, diet textures, dietary restrictions, adaptive mealtime equipment and feeding assistance.
Complete housekeeping duties daily to ensure a safe and clean environment. This includes but is not limited to washing dishes, stripping and making beds, laundry, taking out trash, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, mopping and sweeping.
Ensure adequate supervision of individuals in the home.
Report to work during inclement weather to ensure adequate supervision and care of all individuals in the home. This may include sheltering in place during a hurricane.

Benefits

Medical Coverage: HRA, FSA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual and Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery
Dental and vision coverage
Company paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance
401(k) with up to 2.5% match
Tuition assistance and reimbursement
Employee assistance program
401(K) with company match (for part-time/part-time on call employees)
EAP (for part-time/part-time on call employees)
Enhanced medical coverage – medical insurance includes an HRA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual visits, free Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery
Dental and vision plans to keep you covered head to toe
Security for you and your family – company-paid life and disability insurance coverage, plus long-term disability at no cost to you
Short-term disability for life’s unexpected moments
Invest in your future – 401(k) with a company match to grow your retirement savings
Extra protection, your choice – voluntary accident and hospitalization coverage available
Save smarter – flexible spending accounts (FSA) to help your dollars go further
Support for life’s challenges – confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help you and yours
Keep learning and growing- tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement to help you advance your education and career