Direct Support Professional Job at Ann Storck Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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  • Ann Storck Center
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job Description

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for providing direct care to intellectually and/or developmentally disabled individuals by providing daily assistance in basic life skills such as bathing, feeding, toileting, etc. DSPs assist residents in improving their overall quality of life by encouraging resident participation in daily living skills and social/recreational activities.

The ASC Fort Lauderdale ICF has the following shifts available:

  • 1st shift (6:00 am to 2:30 pm)
  • 2nd shift (2:00 pm to 10:30 pm)
  • 3rd Shift (10:00 pm - 6:30 am)

*five (5) of seven (7) days each week including weekends, on a rotating days-off schedule. Additional positions are available part-time or on-call.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma or GED certification
  • At least one year of verifiable experience as a home health aide, caregiver, nursing assistant, or other care professional; experience working with challenging behaviors, is preferred
  • Required to have a Florida driver’s license and a good driving record.
  • Able to lift 50 lbs. in a safe and appropriate manner utilizing standard orientation techniques.
  • Effective problem-solving, reasoning, and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive data.
  • Must pass a Background, Drug screening, Physical and PPD

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Assists in ensuring that the house is maintained in compliance with expected standards for the safety and welfare of the residents.
  • Minimizes employee and resident accidents/injuries and unnecessary expenditures by reporting unsatisfactory conditions of bathrooms, sinks, tubs, showers, floors, positioning equipment, beds, etc., and promptly reports safety and/or health hazards to management.
  • Monitors physical condition for signs of illness or dysfunction that may need nursing intervention and promptly reports resident accidents, illness, and/or other medical concerns to the nurse immediately.
  • Documents observations of individual behavior, specific as to what individual did and events which influenced individual response, when appropriate.
  • Accompanies individuals on field trips, excursions, community integration, and recreational activities and to ADT, medical appointments, shopping, church, etc. Transports individuals using an ASC van as assigned.

Benefits for FT employees:

  • Health Insurance, Dental, and Vision
  • Additional coverage options: LTD, STD, Life, Critical Health, Accident
  • 403b Retirement Plan with matching
  • 3 weeks of accrued PTO per year and progressive increases in accrual based on years of service
  • Recognized holidays

ANN STORCK CENTER is an Equal Opportunity Employer & a Drug-Free Workplace (DFWP). It is the policy of ANN STORCK CENTER to assure that all employees and applicants for employment shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of human resources management without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, religion, retaliation, age political affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, and persons with disabilities, except when age or sex is a bona fide occupational qualification. All departments and agency heads are requested to communicate their support for this policy to their subordinates. Applicants may contact Human Resources if accommodations are needed to apply or interview for a vacancy.

ABOUT ANN STORCK CENTER - Ann Storck Center is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities. The mission throughout all our programs and services is to discover ability and build independence so that our individuals live happier, more independent, fulfilling lives.

This takes a whole lot of heart – from our dedicated staff and amazing families to our outstanding leadership, loyal partners, generous supporters, and most of all – the children and adults we serve daily.

About Ann Storck Center:

Ann Storck Center, located in sunny Fort Lauderdale, is a highly acclaimed non-profit organization serving the needs of children and adults in South Florida who present severe and multiple developmental disabilities including epilepsy, cerebral palsy, autism, and intellectual disabilities. Ann Storck Center hosts several community programs such as Outpatient Therapy, Residential/ICF, Preschool, Afterschool, Adult Day Training, and Expressive Arts programs. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities!

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Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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