Personal Support Staff

THE ARC OF THE ST JOHNS INC•St. Augustine, FL

6d•$16

About The Position

Want to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities while earning a paycheck? This is the job for you! You would be working in homes with individuals, teaching them valuable life skills. We need a PART TIME person to start! $16.00 an hour. One year of experience required working with people with disabilities, child care field or nursing home field. Achieve with us at The Arc! This position performs duties of a responsible nature teaching daily living and community safety skills as well as provide direct service of household tasks to support individuals with special needs to live safely in their own home. This position is responsible for providing assistance to the individual to attain access to community either by direct service or by emotional and educational support. This position requires effective communication skills as well as an understanding of behavioral motivation techniques to achieve desired goals. A person in this position must believe in personal and group growth, sharing of skills, and normalized community living.

Requirements

Pass a level II DCF background check
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements specific to 65G and F.S Chapter 393.
Have a valid driver’s license
Free of use from illegal use of drugs.
Free of use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
High school diploma
1 year experience in related field
3 References
Ability to communicate with individuals and other service providers to provide support toward the individuals goals of independence.
Must have an ability to assist and guide the individual utilizing respectful, person led approaches.
Ability to maintain professional behavior and utilize respectful problem solving strategies.

Responsibilities

Verbal and non-verbal interactions with Residents reflect caring and respect
Promotes individual rights and independence
Conducts and documents assessments to implement and revise goals per the individuals request as instructed by supervisor.
Directly works with supported living coach or supervisor to coordinate care, goals, and services in a manner that avoids duplication of services.
May be required to facilitate completion of appointments, grocery shopping, community engagement, hygiene care, and household maintenance as needed.
Attend meetings and trainings as directed by supervisor
Documentation of services completed per policy and per regulatory agencies policies.
Monitors health and safety in a respectful manner, works with the individual and other service providers to determine goals or solutions to maintain health and safety.
Reports to immediate supervisor as needed
Additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
Promotes resident;' rights, assists residents to make informed decisions, treats residents with dignity and respect, reports suspected abuse or neglect, and supports independent expression, choice and decision-making.
Demonstrates understanding of safety in mobility care and transportation, demonstrates understanding of safety and security procedures , applies safety and security precautions , demonstrates understanding of hazardous environments and demonstrates proper use of equipment.
Applies hand washing principles during daily work; demonstrates understanding of isolation precautions; recognizes signs and symptoms of infection and complies with the employee health program; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste; maintains personal hygiene ; complies with OSHA standards in the work place and demonstrates understanding of cross-contamination.
Ability to utilize basic computer programs, have a basic understanding of networking programs, and write professional service notes for upload in mandated documentation storage programs.
Demonstrates active listening techniques, gains support through effective relationships, treats others with dignity and respect, seeks feedback , sets clear standards for performance. Utilizes proven behavioral motivation strategies to encourage independence and goal achievement.
Attends in-service as designated by supervisor