Job Information
Central Florida Communities, Inc. Direct Support Professional (DSP) - CFGH in Winter Park, Florida
About the Company:
Central Florida Communities, Inc. (CFC) has warm, welcoming, home-inspired facilities and programs for individuals with developmental disabilities in Orange, Brevard, Lake and Seminole Counties.
CFC also operates 17 Group Homes which are six-bed community integrated homes serving children and adults with developmental disabilities. We specialize in caring for residents with behavioral problems. As a member of our staff, you will be a part of one of these living centers and provide vital around the clock care, which includes nursing and medical oversight, to our residents.
Facility Name and Address:
Central Florida Group Homes
1890 State Road 436
Suite 201
Winter Park, FL 32792
Hourly/ Monthly pay of rate:
Hourly/ $15.50
Benefits:
Health Insurance/ Vision / Dental Insurance / 401(k)
Access to Perks at Work and Wellness Programs
Generous Paid Time Off and Flexible Work Schedules
Great Opportunities for Growth and Educational Assistance
Purpose:
This position directly supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position helps with everyday tasks such as ADL's. These include but are not limited to daily grooming, meal service, risk mitigation and following any applicable behavioral management plans as defined by the resident individual needs.
Essential Duties:
Actively engages with individuals and provide all necessary supports to meet their needs, including all direct care and service requirements.
Identifies hazards or dangerous behaviors in the environment and takes immediate action to avoid or eliminate and report hazardous conditions or unsafe behaviors.
Implements electronic and paper documentation of training needs including programming, incident reporting, data collection and behavior observations.
Demonstrate competency of medication administration.
Follow good vehicle loading and unloading procedures as well as ensure compliance with good vehicle safety practices. Maintain a driving record in good standing with company standards.
Required Qualification:
High School Diploma or equivalent education is required.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Preferred Qualifications:
1 year experience preferred working with Intellectual/Developmental Disability populations.
Working Conditions:
Frequent bending and standing
Constant noise environments
Required Materials:
Resume
3 Personal References
Drug Free Workplace
Random drug test will be conducted
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check and sex offender registry check will be required for the finalist under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
DSI Management, LLC and all supported companies, as an equal opportunity employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, disability, religion, or veteran status.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents) to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment with the company.
E-Verify:
DSI Management, LLC and all supported companies use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
E-Verify Poster (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf) [PDF]
Right To Work Poster [PDF]
