Respite Direct Service Professional at The Arc of… · Riviera…

RESPITE DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL Location: Riviera Beach, FL, US Position Summary: This position is directly responsible to the Respite Manager; the Respite Direct Service Provider (DSP) must maintain open communication with this person.  The Respite DSP is required to work a flexible schedule, which will include weekends and evenings, in order to accommodate individual family needs. Respite DSPs will hold a minimum caseload providing consistent care in client’s natural setting (in-home) or center based.    Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Provide in-home, center-based and community-based care to individuals with developmental disabilities throughout Palm Beach County. • Assist in all activities of daily living including but not limited to feeding, dressing, diapering, toileting, comforting, providing recreational activities, ensuring the safety of program participants and their siblings. • Provide direct care and support to clients by teaching, engaging, enriching or encouraging them daily. • Implement and engage client in activities based on individual client needs and/or as identified in individual client assessment.  • Maintain accurate and timely records/documentation as required by the program. • Implement a center and community-based respite daily schedule including structured activities. • Responsible for meeting requirements of safety procedures for all programming and field trips  • Must be able to drive and have a valid driver’s license. • Work cooperatively with the child’s parents and family members. • Must have open ongoing communication with Respite Manager and the Director of Respite and Recreation.  • Must be able to maintain and foster a cooperative work relationship with peers and management team.  • Maintain the ability to meet the physical requirements of this position as related to duties at all times. • Other duties as assigned by the President/CEO. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Excellent time management skills with ability to meet deadlines. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and team members. • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. • Maintain professional and courteous demeanor. • Identify concerns, generate and evaluate alternate solutions and make sound recommendations. Education and Experience Requirements: • Minimum High School Diploma required, some college preferred.  • Must possess and maintain a current Florida’s Driver’s License and state minimum requirements for auto insurance. • Minimum of one (1) year experience working with neurodiverse individual and/or one (1) year of providing direct care. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:  • Regularly walk, sit, stand reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear • Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch, and lift and/or carry office equipment, and boxes up to 20 pounds • Driving to project sites, which may include walking, climbing and/or bending to perform inspections and observations • Primary working conditions are typical for an in the field work requiring sitting for an extended period of time; frequent use of computers and standard office equipment • Specific vision abilities include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus We have a culture of compassionate team members and excellent Benefits: • Affordable Comprehensive Medical Insurance • FREE Dental/Vision Insurance • Paid Life Insurance & Disability • Employee assistance program • Flexible Spending account • Bonus Days Off the week before New Year’s Day • Holiday, Vacation, PTO • Retirement Plan • Professional Development