Direct Support Professional ADT (PART TIME)

THE ARC OF THE ST JOHNS INC•Jacksonville Beach, FL

57d•$16 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Arc of the St. Johns is seeking an enthusiastic caregiver to work PART TIME in our Adult Day Training Center (ADT) at our Jacksonville Beach Location. This role is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of program participants, implementing skill acquisition and behavior management programs, and collaborating with a team to provide meaningful day activities. The position offers a supportive and inspiring work environment for those looking to grow professionally while making a difference.

Requirements

Effective written and oral communication skills to fulfill job requirements.
Pass a Level 2 (state and national) background screening.
Certification in CPR and First Aid, kept current.
Certification in Safety Care, kept current. (if working Intense Behavior)
Good moral character
A valid Florida Driver's license and proof of insurance.
Three references of recommendation for the position.
High school diploma or equivalent with one year experience preferred.
Reliable transportation

Responsibilities

Ensures the agency safety procedures are adhered to by program participants and staff.
Advises ADT Supervisor of any problems.
Understands and practices the Participant Bill of Rights and the Principle of Normalization when working with or advocating for program participants.
Responsible for the welfare and safety of all program participants.
Implements program participants skill acquisition and Behavior Management Programs as scheduled.
Provides program participants with skill acquisition and other formal and informal programming.
Works in teams to accomplish goals and assist individuals in classroom/ setting and schedule.
Maintains data documentation for skill acquisition and other programs as scheduled.
Assists with completion of assessments of all program participants skills as assigned.
Assists with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual documentation of program participants achievements as assigned.
Assists with lesson planning, as needed, to provide meaningful day activities to individuals.
Collaborates with team and ADT Supervisor to problem solve participant changes, problems, or needs.
Completes and submits incident reports in a timely manner to ADT Supervisor, communicates issues.
Assists program participants with dispensing medication, after training/certification, and completes appropriate documentation.
Attends scheduled staff meetings.
Follows procedure for logging into PAYCOM to complete time sheets, vacation, and sick requests.
Assists in emergency situations and ensures all required documentation is completed.
Using approved Behavioral Practices and Safety Care, maintains challenging behaviors.