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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Be 21 years of age or older (per our Insurance required guidelines)
  • Pass a drug screening, as well as random drug screens throughout employment as we are a drug free environment
  • Pass a local Law (with most current county you have resided in for a year)
  • Pass a FDLE and FBI background check
  • Have a valid Florida Driver License with a good driving record
  • Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Have one year’s verifiable work experience with people with disabilities, child care, education, or the medical field.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for training and supervising clients in the assigned service. Assures quality control of assigned projects.  Assists supervisor in the performance of his/her duties.  Works in assigned areas.  Serves as a "utility staff" when needed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

  • Trains clients in assigned areas.
  • Properly supervises clients, ensuring proper conduct and safety. Does not allow clients to leave within sight and/or sound unless specifically approved by the supervisor.
  • Responsible for maintenance and care of assigned equipment and vehicles.
  • Participates in goal setting with clients as required. Implements activities to help individual reach projected goals and documents same.
  • Anticipates and solves problems.
  •  Maintain proper inventory of needed supplies.  Provides security for same.
  • Sets an example personal hygiene and dress. Assists clients with personal needs as required.  Reviews clients dress and hygiene daily.
  • Motivates in a positive way.  Treats individuals served in a dignified, normal manner.
  • Maintains high levels of cleanliness in assigned areas.
  • Communicates problems to supervisor.
  • Ensures proper job orientation for each person served.
  • Maintains high standards of conduct.
  • Maintains high level of quality control.
  • Responsible for transporting clients on community inclusion activities.
  • Provide physical assistance to client in transferring, toileting, feeding etc. as needed. (Requires lifting)
  • Performs other duties as required.
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