Direct Support Professional 3p-11p M,T,W,S,S

The Arc of the St. Johns; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

The Arc of the St. Johns in Saint Augustine, FL is seeking compassionate residential caregivers to join our group homes.

This full-time role offers a starting pay of $17 per hour plus benefits, with a 3p-11p shift, in a supportive environment where you can grow professionally while making a difference. You will support individuals, implement behavior plans, assist with daily living, medical appointments, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Effective written and oral communication skills to fulfill job requirements.
• Pass a Level 2 background screening.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid, kept current.
• Certification in Safety Care, kept current.
• 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 safety procedures are adhered to by program individuals and staff.
• Understand and practice the Participant Bill of Rights and the Principles of Choice when working with individuals.
• Responsible for welfare and safety of all individuals in services.
• Implement behavior plan steps and skills as scheduled.
• Provide residents with skill acquisition and training; notify issues.
• Maintain data documentation for skills and programs as scheduled.
• Assist with completion of assessments of all individuals in services/skills as assigned.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual documentation of individual achievements.
• Ensure individuals utilize skills achieved during acquisition programs through activities as designated.
• Notify Residential Manager of significant changes, problems, or needs.
• Complete and submit incident reports promptly.
• Assist individuals in obtaining medical appointments and dispensing medication as directed.
• Provide meaningful in-home and community-based activities per needs and plan.
• Ensure individuals are clean and groomed before going into the community.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings; prepare and submit time sheets and requests.
• Assist with ensuring individuals have privacy, rest, and activity for quality of life.
• Prepare and submit all residential documentation as determined by the Residential Manager.

Skills

Effective communication

Reliable transportation

Good moral character

Three references

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR and First Aid certification

Safety Care certification

Job description

Description

Are you a compassionate caregiver looking for a supportive and inspiring work environment? At The Arc of the St. Johns, we are looking for enthusiastic caregivers to work in our group homes and make a difference in the lives of the individuals that we serve. If you're ready to grow professionally while changing lives, join our Residential Team!

Position Details

Salary Range: Starting at $17 per hour plus benefits for full time employees

Shift Available

3p-11p Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday

Location

St. Augustine, FL (St. Johns County)

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures the agency safety procedures are adhered to by program individuals and staff. Advises Residential Manager of any problems.
• Understand and practice the Participant Bill of Rights and the Principles of Choice when working with or advocating for individuals in services.
• Responsible for the welfare and safety of all individuals in services.
• Implement behavior plan steps and skills, as scheduled.
• Provide residents with skill acquisition and other formal and informal training. Notifies the House Manager of any training issues.
• Maintain data documentation for skill acquisition and other programs as scheduled.
• Assist with completion of assessments of all individuals in services/skills as assigned.
• Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual documentation of individual achievements as assigned.
• Ensure individuals utilization of skills achieved during acquisition programs through leisure, recreational, household and social activities as designated by Support Plan/Residential Manager.
• Notify Residential Manager of significant individual changes, problems, or needs to assure that individuals are clean, well-groomed and healthy.
• Complete and submit incident reports in a timely manner to Residential Manager.
• Assist individuals in obtaining medical and other necessary appointments. Assist individuals with dispensing medication as directed. Completes appropriate documentation.
• Provide individuals with appropriate and meaningful in-home and community based leisure, recreational, and training activities based on the needs of each person served, as directed by Residential Manager.
• Ensure that individuals are clean and groomed in a generally accepted standard before going into the community.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings to discuss administrative and individual issues and solutions.
• Prepare and submit appropriately completed time sheets, vacation, and sick request.
• Assist with assuring individuals have adequate amounts of privacy, rest, and activity to maintain a well balanced quality of life.
• Prepare and submit all residential documentation as determined by the Residential Manager.

STATUS

Non-Exempt

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Nine Paid holidays; Accrual-based paid leave after 90 days
• Inexpensive Employer Sponsored Health Insurance with United Health Care.
• Dental, Vision, Short term disability, Long-term disability, and other supplementary insurance products are available
• 403B retirement plan with 4% company match
• $25,000 Employer Sponsored Life Insurance policy
• Employee Wellness Program (earn up to $2,000 in Rewards)
• Supportive leadership, positive environment, rewarding work!

Come Achieve With Us!

EOE/DFWP

Qualifications

• 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

Physical Qualifications

• Be able to stand for long durations
• Be able to push/pull up to 20 lbs.
• Be able to bend, kneel and squat.
• Be able to lift 50 lbs or more.