Cluster Skill Instructor

Quest, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Company paid life and disability

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Quest, Inc. is seeking a full-time caregiver to provide compassionate supervision and daily living support for program participants.

The role involves assisting with activities, documenting progress, and ensuring safety according to care plans and facility protocols. You will engage participants in meaningful day activities, monitor health needs, maintain records, and follow strict confidentiality and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and must be 18 years or older required.
• Florida Driver's License with no more than two moving violations in the past three years.
• Able to work in the US and not require Visa Sponsorship from our company now or in the future.
• Understand and follow directions, complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Transferring/positioning protocols, and other duties.
• Read, write, understand, and give/follow directions in English.
• Remain calm during a crisis or emergency.
• Always maintain confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Treat all people with dignity and respect, ensuring all personal rights are met including communicating in a friendly and professional manner with all people.
• Provide constant supervision, engagement, and support to program participants by consistently meeting schedule requirements to ensure proper ratio requirements of assigned individuals.
• Facilitate skill development programs for assigned participants including required instruction, assistance, prompting, and documentation.
• Actively facilitate, assist, and encourage program participants to participate and engage in meaningful day activities (i.e., Art, Fitness, Social, Adult Education), community inclusion trips and other routine activities in program schedule through own involvement and participation.
• Ensure outlined processes and timelines are met in relation to paid vocational skill training, including assisting in contract work, performing quality assurance for contract work, loading/unloading of contract work, etc.
• Implement personal care, meal, medication administration, and behavior service protocols as outlined by facility and provide care for program participants, including activities of daily living.
• Monitor and report any issues related to the personal care and medical needs of people in the home as well as any needs for wheelchairs or adaptive equipment.
• Complete required data collection/documentation accurately and in timely manner for training programs, behavior plans, service goals, attendance, incident reports, seizure monitoring sheets, and production tally sheets.
• Facilitate safe working environment through performing routine housekeeping duties, reporting of potential hazards, and consistently maintaining assigned facility/area in safe and clean manner.
• Report all incidents of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the Abuse Hotline (1-800-96-ABUSE)
• Follow all emergency procedures during a drill or emergency
• Report to work during inclement weather to ensure adequate supervision and care of all program participants.
• Attend all required trainings and monthly staff meetings
• Follow all Quest policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

English proficiency

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Company Overview

Quest, Inc. makes a difference in the lives of nearly 600 people each day. For over 60 years, Quest, Inc. has been committed to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing a path to independence, community inclusion, and empowerment. We are a trusted name in offering compassionate, quality support services, and we invite you to be a part of our team.

Company Overview

Quest, Inc. makes a difference in the lives of nearly 600 people each day. For over 60 years, Quest, Inc. has been committed to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing a path to independence, community inclusion, and empowerment. We are a trusted name in offering compassionate, quality support services, and we invite you to be a part of our team.

Company Values, Mission, And Vision

At Quest, Inc., our mission is to help people with developmental disabilities experience a full life. We are guided by the vision to provide lifelong services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Benefits - Why You'll Love Working Here

Full-time employees:

• Medical Coverage: HRA, FSA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual and Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery
• Dental and vision coverage
• Company paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with up to 2.5% match
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement, student loan repayment assistance, employee assistance program, and more.

The individual within this role will work a schedule of Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 3:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Treat all people with dignity and respect, ensuring all personal rights are met including communicating in a friendly and professional manner with all people. All people to include coworkers, program participants, visitors, and customers
• Provide constant supervision, engagement, and support to program participants by consistently meeting schedule requirements to ensure proper ratio requirements of assigned individuals
• Facilitate skill development programs for assigned participants including required instruction, assistance, prompting, and documentation. Actively participate in ideas, suggestions, and feedback on assigned skill development programs
• Actively facilitate, assist, and encourage program participants to participate and engage in meaningful day activities (i.e., Art, Fitness, Social, Adult Education), community inclusion trips and other routine activities in program schedule through own involvement and participation. Actively participate in ideas, suggestions, and feedback on meaningful day activities
• Ensure outlined processes and timelines are met in relation to paid vocational skill training, including assisting in contract work, performing quality assurance for contract work, loading/unloading of contract work, etc.
• Implement personal care, meal, medication administration, and behavior service protocols as outlined by facility and provide care for program participants, including activities of daily living (personal hygiene needs, toileting, mealtime assistance, and repositioning)
• Monitor and report any issues related to the personal care and medical needs of people in the home as well as any needs for wheelchairs or adaptive equipment
• Complete required data collection/documentation accurately and in timely manner for training programs, behavior plans, service goals, attendance, incident reports, seizure monitoring sheets, and production tally sheets
• Facilitate safe working environment through performing routine housekeeping duties, reporting of potential hazards, and consistently maintaining assigned facility/area in safe and clean manner
• Report all incidents of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the Abuse Hotline (1-800-96-ABUSE)
• Follow all emergency procedures during a drill or emergency
• Report to work during inclement weather to ensure adequate supervision and care of all program participants. This may include sheltering in place during a hurricane
• Attend all required trainings and monthly staff meetings
• Follow all Quest policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• High school diploma and must be 18 years or older required
• Florida Driver's License with no more than two moving violations in the past three years
• Able to work in the US and not require Visa Sponsorship from our company now or in the future
• Understand and follow directions, complete tasks in a timely manner
• Transferring/positioning protocols, and other duties
• Read, write, understand, and give/follow directions in English
• Remain calm during a crisis or emergency
• Always maintain confidentiality and discretion

Quest, Inc. is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Quest to grant equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran's status, marital status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal statute.

Additional Benefits Information

• Stay healthy with enhanced coverage - medical insurance includes an HRA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual visits, free Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery
• Full smile & clear vision - dental and vision plans to keep you covered head to toe
• Security for you and your family - company-paid life and disability insurance coverage, plus long-term disability at no cost to you
• Short-term coverage when you need it - short-term disability for life's unexpected moments
• Invest in your future - 401(k) with a company match to grow your retirement savings
• Extra protection, your choice - voluntary accident and hospitalization coverage available
• Save smarter - flexible spending accounts (FSA) to help your dollars go further
• Support for life's challenges - confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help you and yours
• Keep learning and growing- tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement to help you advance your education and career

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