What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant - Lake View Court position at Central Florida Communities, Inc.?
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 operates three 64-bed Intermediate Care Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled (ICF/DD's), Howell Branch Court, Lake View Court and Washington Square. 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:
Lake View Court
920 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32810
Purpose:
The purpose is to directly supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position Actively engages with individuals to follow their active treatment/programming schedule and provide all necessary supports to meet their needs, including all direct care and service requirements.
Essential Duties:
Participate in implementation of community outings, medical trips, shopping trips and haircuts.
Drive vehicles to community and leisure activities. Follow established loading and unloading procedures as well as ensure compliance with vehicle safety. Assist with CFCI bus runs as needed.
Coordinate specific events and outings ensuring that all monies, addresses, reservations, information, supplies and directions are available.
Provide follow up and monitoring for special skills training and general recreational and leisure programs. Participate in active treatment programming as assigned.
Assists residents’ in developing skills for community based leisure and activities of daily living to better participate in the communities in which they live.
Required Qualification:
Must be 21 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must have a valid Florida drivers license and maintain a safe driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
One year experience with developmentally disabled is desired.
College, vocational or technical training equal to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours can substitute for the required experience.
Salary/Hourly Rate:
$19.50 Hourly
Working Conditions:
- Frequent bending, lifting and standing
- Constant noise environments
Required Materials:
- Resume
- 3 Work References
Drug Free Workplace
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 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 [PDF]
- Right To Work Poster [PDF]
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