Personal Support & Companion Services (Part-time)

Macdonald-Training-Center,-Inc.-1; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Macdonald-Training-Center, Inc. is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional to provide supervision and support to individuals with disabilities in home and community settings in Tampa, FL.

You will help implement plans, promote independence, and document care with accuracy. Responsibilities include arranging community activities, assisting with daily tasks, and ensuring safety and cleanliness in living environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 18+ years old.
• One year of verifiable experience in medical, psychiatric, nursing, childcare, or with developmental disabilities.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and insurance.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (spoken and written).
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication with families and staff.
• Commitment to person-centered practices and teamwork.
• Willingness to complete required training and medication validation.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and supervision to individuals to help achieve goals.
• Assist with community integration and arrange activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean home environment for individuals.
• Assist with daily tasks and daily routines to promote independence.
• Document services accurately and timely and complete required training.
• Record medications accurately and manage in accordance with policy.
• Offer companionship and encourage social interaction to reduce isolation.
• Engage in conversations and activities based on interests and abilities.
• Attend community events and appointments with individuals as needed.
• Maintain professional boundaries and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Disability awareness

Customer service

Documentation

English proficiency

Independent work

Time management

Training readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

30 semester hours / 45 quarter hours substitute

Job description

Description

• Provide support and supervision to individuals to assist them with achieving their implementation plan goals.
• Assist individuals to become integrated into the community by providing and/or arranging meaningful community-based activities.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment in an individual's house/apartment.
• Assist individuals with daily tasks.
• Treat everyone with civility, kindness, active listening, and professionalism, even in challenging situations.
• Document all services provided accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complete and maintain current in all required training and certification on an annual or renewal basis.
• Complete and maintain validated certification in the administration of medication.
• Accurately record all medications administered and maintain medications in accordance with the medication policy.
• Provide companionship, supervision, and social interaction to individuals to reduce isolation and promote emotional well-being.
• Engage individuals in conversation, recreational, leisure, and hobby-based activities based on their interests and abilities.
• Accompany individuals to community activities, appointments, social events, and outings to encourage community inclusion.
• Offer prompting and encouragement with daily routines to support independence.
• Support individuals in developing and maintaining positive social skills and relationships.
  Ensure a safe, respectful, and supportive environment at all times.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries while building positive rapport.
• Ensure compliance with all MTC policies and procedures, APD, and other regulatory agencies.
• Maintain a collaborative work environment and work well with others.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of one (1) year of verifiable experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child-care setting, or with individuals who have developmental disabilities.
• Substitution: College or vocational/technical training equivalent to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours may substitute for the required experience.
• Valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration, and automobile insurance required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with individuals served, families, staff, and community partners.
• Demonstrated ability to be culturally responsive, disability-sensitive, and socially perceptive.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn person-centered practices.
• Ability to support individuals using adaptive and behavioral support strategies as outlined in service plans.
• Strong customer service skills with a compassionate, respectful approach.
• Basic mathematical skills (for documentation and medication recording, as applicable).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Willingness and ability to complete required training, certifications, and medication administration validation as required by policy and regulatory agencies.
• Must pass a Level II background check/fingerprinting (https://info.flclearinghouse.com), drug screening, and FDOT/MVR check.

Compensation: $15.25/hour; 20 hours per week.

Why Join Us?

• Rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
• Opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

MTC is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.