Direct Support Professional

Pine Castle • Jacksonville, FL

76d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work to empower adults with differences to live a more independent life. Under the direction of a Lead DSP, these vital staff members create a welcoming and productive environment of learning for our day program participants, and empower participants to reach their goals. These DSPs will work in our Pathway to Life Enrichment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• One-year of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities is preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write required reports and documentation.
• Ability to present effectively before groups of participants or professionals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Use of calculator is allowed.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to handle complex problems with many variables.
• Valid FL Driver's License or valid FL ID; including proof of insurance as needed.
• Compassion for and a desire to understand the needs of persons with intellectual and developmental differences?
• Ability to make behavioral observations and express events in clear, concise, written form.
• Ability to understand capabilities and needs of persons with disabilities.
• Ability to provide high-quality work.
• Knowledge of professional ethics related to client confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts behavioral observations, while providing a variety of training activities (i.e. life skills training, creative learning time, etc.)
• Implements and follows individual program plans and behavior management programs.
• Coordinates with Case Managers to provide behavior supports for individuals with differences.
• Trains and monitors participants in safety procedures and provides first aid as needed.
• Provides supervision during assigned breaks and lunch times.
• Models and encourages identified behaviors and skills to support participants in identified outcomes.
• Responsible for shop coverage and participant assistance in the event of an emergency (i.e. incontinence, soiled clothing, etc.)
• Coordinate, plan, and monitor weekly arts & crafts projects for participants.
• Responsible for requesting, maintaining, and collecting production training.
• Will be flexible on a daily basis to cover workshops as needed.
• Provides transportation supervision before 8:30 a.m. and after 2:30 p.m., including supervision of JTA transportation.

Benefits

• Optional hours are determined by the program Director according to participant needs.
• Within 90 days of employment, certification in first aid, CPR, HIV/Aids, infection control, and other subject areas must be attained and verified, as provided by Pine Castle, and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Completion of required background screening as required by Florida Statutes (see HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration for more information).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED