Direct Support Professional (DSP)

CFC Lake View Court•Orlando, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position directly supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position helps with everyday tasks such as ADL's. These include daily grooming, meal service, risk mitigation and following any applicable behavioral management plans as defined by the resident individual needs. 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/DD's), 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent education is required.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Resume
3 Personal References
Drug Free Workplace
A criminal history background check and sex offender registry check will be required for the finalist under consideration for this position.
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment with the company.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Actively engages with individuals at all times and provide all necessary supports to meet their needs, including all 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, and report hazardous conditions or unsafe behaviors.
Ensures the 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.