What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agency Float Coordinator (DSP) - Full Time position at LEAP (Life Enrichment Advancing People)?
Description
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Fun & Rewarding: Work at a place where your effort directly results in making another human beings’ life easier…rack up the “good karma” points! Have fun getting paid to attend community events like movies, fairs, and monster truck races.
Job Security and Local Work: LEAP has been in the Farmington Maine area for over 40 years and our industry is extremely resilient to marketplace fluctuations. We continue to grow and have job openings even when other local businesses are shutting their doors. While we do have one location in Turner ME, all of our other program locations are local to Farmington.
Retention and Employee-Centric Culture? LEAP has an average tenure of 8.5 YEARS! We value each employee as the individuals they are and work hard to promote work-life balance.
Who We are:
For over 40 years, Life Enrichment Advancing People (LEAP) has been supporting people with developmental, cognitive, and intellectual disabilities to be actively involved in their communities. To this end we provide small group and individualized residential services, adult case management and training services. LEAP is a private nonprofit organization with a mission to empower people with disabilities to lead joyful lives with dignity, independence, and autonomy by providing comprehensive and individualized support. Our fundamental operating principle is to strive for each supported individual's fulfillment of physical wellbeing, self-expression, and experiences of joy.
Requirements
LEAP is seeking a highly skilled person to join the management team. This is a new and unique position that will combine administrative support to all residential programs in addition to a 30-hour/week DSP role in each household.
The individual must have excellent communication skills and the ability to flexible with schedule, work assignments, and locations. Proficiency to work with a variety of software programs such as Office 365, Paylocity and Thereap.
The 30-hour direct care schedule will vary based on the open hours/positions within the agency but will include all shifts to include nights and weekends. The 8-10 hours/week of administrative tasks will include submitting payroll, scheduling, data entry, personnel oversight, account management as well as other duties assigned by the manager.
Who You Are:
- Someone who gets along well with others and enjoys being a positive influence on others.
- Ideally you have at least 4 years of experience in residential care or similar environment.
- Because of regulatory requirements you are at least 18 years of age.
- You have a high school degree or GED. Very qualified applicants have previous experience as an Ed Tech, CNA, BHP or PSS.
- You have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a clean driving record.
- You can exercise good judgement and build and maintain sustainable interpersonal relationships.
- You’re an empathetic individual who is reliable and meets scheduling commitments.
Work Conditions:
- Primary work will be at residential sites in Farmington, ME and Turner, ME.
Physical Requirements:
- Typical Work Conditions. Work is performed predominantly in a residential environment (e.g., single family home, apartment, etc.). Required to stand, walk, sit; talk to hear, both in person and on telephone; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects or controls; ability for visual and gestural communications; reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, twist torso and climb stairs.
Benefits We Offer:
- Medical / Dental / Vision / Life and AD&D / Short- and Long-Term Disability / HSA
- 401k with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off with “Roll-Over” and “Buy-Back” Programs Available.
- Tuition Reimbursement and over $1,000 of Company Paid Certification Training
- Employee referral bonuses and other variable compensation opportunities.
- Occasional BBQ’s, Rafting Trips, Gardening Opportunities, Ice Cream Trucks and more!
- Note: Some health benefits only available to employees working over 30 hours each week.
EEOC Statement: Life Enrichment Advancing People (LEAP) is dedicated to building a diverse staff who have expertise and interest in serving our communities. We encourage people from all diversity types to seek career opportunities and experience joy within our programs and organization. We are committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse environment.
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