ADT Training Aide

Carc Advocates For Citizens With Di; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CARC-Advocates for Citizens with Disabilities, Inc. in Lake City, FL, seeks an ADT Specialist to support adults with developmental disabilities in daily activities, promote a safe, clean training and therapeutic environment, and document progress.

The role emphasizes independence, self-esteem, and community inclusion. Responsibilities include following the daily plan, providing skill-building activities, maintaining confidentiality, reporting to the ADT Supervisor, and assisting with personal

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of related experience.
• Valid Florida driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Current CPR certification.
• Meet State of Florida Department of Children & Families guidelines for Good Moral Character

Responsibilities

• Follow daily scheduled activities plan for individuals in the facility.
• Provide support to adults with developmental disabilities to maximize program participation.
• Maintain confidentiality of clients' personal data.
• Submit accurate documentation and reports by deadlines (training, production, time records).
• Oversee assembly/socialization activities of clients, including off-site clients when needed.
• Demonstrate professional behavior and assist with personal hygiene and independent living skills.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARYProvide Adults with developmental disabilities support and services as directed.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESFollow daily scheduled activities plan for individuals assigned within the facility.Promote, establish and maintain a clean, safe training, therapeutic and supportive environment.Demonstrate through programming data that clients in assigned departments have learned new skills enhancing quality of life, self esteem, independent functioning, and community inclusion.Communicate to ADT Supervisor in a timely manner concerns of client training activities.Provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities to ensure maximum program participation.Give feedback to ADT Supervisor ensuring services are responsive to clients needs and choices.Demonstrate flexibility necessary to maximize training and productivity. Flexibility includes methods and hours.Project a positive image of the Association as reflected to customers, general public, co-workers, and assigned clients.Demonstrate efficient, safe manner when performing duties and with Association and customer property, vehicles, and equipment. Ensure assigned clients do the same.Maintain and submit accurate documentation and reports as required. (i.e. training, production,time records, programming data, payment records, etc.) by specific deadlines.Assist with the needs of total care clients (changing, showering, dressing, etc.)Assist clients to acquire skills consistent with Adult Day Training guidelines.Demonstrate a professional manner which creates a role model for clients. Train clients in the following professional and socialization skills:A. Personal hygieneB. Self esteemC. Dealing with realityD. Adapting to changeE. Making long range choicesF. Learning to make independent choicesG. Experiencing freedom from unnecessary anxietyH. Developing concern for otherI. Developing relationships with otherJ. Enjoying emotional stabilityK. Being a productive member of their communityL. Independence in a work area.M. Attendance and punctualityN. Positive attitude.Oversee assembly/socialization activities of clients, and off-site clients if needed.Give feedback to ADT Supervisor ensuring services are responsive to clients needs and choices.Maintain confidentiality of all clients personal data.Implement training programs developed by the ADT Supervisor.Keep ADT supervisor aware of updates and changes needed on individual training programs.Participate in In-service.Promote compliance with Association rules and regulations and work toward a consistent team approach with other staff.Other duties as assignedThe example of work as listed in this job description are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESAssigned clients.SAFETYCARC-Advocates for Citizens with Disabilities, Inc. is committed to the highest safety standards. The responsibilities of the position include compliance with all company and government safety regulations and procedures.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSValid Florida drivers license with a safe driving record and a current in date CPR.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh School Diploma or equivalent, and two years of related experience. Prefer experience with individuals having developmental disabilities. Ability to be innovative and organized while working cooperatively with generic services in the community. Meet State of Florida Department of Children & Families guidelines for Good Moral Character