What are the responsibilities and job description for the Habilitation Specialist - Group Home/ Community Center - Titusville 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 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.
East Coast Contract Industries provides Adult Day Training facility for individuals with developmental disabilities throughout Florida. Our programs offers valuable interactive and educational classes that teach participants how to manage a wide range of everyday tasks. Staff work with participants to convey, how to manage money, cook meals, perform household cleaning, use a computer, follow sound health and safety procedures, learn social skills, and participate in art and music expression.
The focus of ECCI is, and has always been, helping individuals reach their personal maximum potential. As a member of our highly trained staff you will be readily available with encouragement or physical aid to help individuals expand their boundaries and achieve personal growth.
Facility Name and Address:
Central Florida Communities
1890 State Road 436
Winter Park - 32792
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:
Assist with assessment and evaluation of each client. Assist with direct care needs of the clients under the supervision of the Program Training Manager. These needs also include self-care needs, and documentation of required duties.
Follows daily shift assignment schedule for cleaning and housekeeping duties. Completes assigned rounds between shifts.
Implements electronic and paper documentation of training needs including programming, incident reporting (GER’s), data collection and behavior observations.
Required Qualification:
High School diploma or GED. College or vocational/technical training equal to 30 semester hours can substitute for the required experience.
Must be capable of operating facility vehicle and maintaining a safe driving record if designated to drive. Must be 18 years of age or older.
Preferred Qualifications:
A minimum of one year experience working in a related field preferred but not required.
Salary/Hourly Rate:
Hourly/ $16.50
Working Conditions:
- Standard use of work station
- Repetitive use of keyboard
- Frequent bending 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:
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Salary : $17
