Job description

Immediate hires!!!!!!!

We offer a $1,000 sign on bonus!!!

About us: United Community Options of Broward, Palm Beach, & Mid-Coast Counties (formerly United Cerebral Palsy) is a non-profit organization that serves Adolescents, Adults and Children with developmental disabilities. UCO is an extremely rewarding place to work, if you enjoy a challenge, are a compassionate and committed person who believes all children, adolescents, and adults have the right to live, learn, play and work in our community.

We are seeking compassionate, caring, dedicated individuals to provide Direct Support services to our consumers in our various group homes across Broward County.

Entry Level Positions available:

• Direct Support Instructor (GROUP HOMES & ADT PROGRAM)
• FULL-TIME, PART-TIME, & ON-CALL

Specific Duties:

• Works in a team-like manner
• Interacts with consumers in an appropriate and positive manner, fostering independence.
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information, and respects residents’ privacy.
• Encourages appropriate interactions with residents in the home and in the community.
• Offers residents verbal assistance first, engages residents in conversation regularly throughout shift, and follows established guidelines for assisting residents in the bathroom.
• Encourages residents to participate in table games, and plays the games with them.
• Follows established emergency procedures, Provides first aid accurately, & Follows Universal Precautions.
• Monitors residents’ medical conditions and documents concerns appropriately
• Serves meals according to portions indicated on the menu and assists residents during meals (i.e. cut meat, feed resident, etc.). Offers alternative meals to residents who do not wish to eat meals served.
• Prepares and handles food appropriately and stores leftovers in covered containers.
• Implements IPP programs accurately.
• Implements behavior programs accurately and notifies CBA when restrictive measures are utilized.
• Completes data for behavior programs accurately.
• Utilizes T.E.A.M. techniques when necessary.
• Implements and/or supports behavioral interventions as recommended.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum requirments:

1. High School Diploma/ G.E.D. from accredited school and/or transcripts with graduation date.

2. 1 year experience with developmentally disabled population

3. Valid FL Drvier’s license with good MVR for 3 years

4. Ability to pass DOT physical (driver’s physical)

5. Ability to lift 100lbs with partner

Benefits for FT employees:

• Health Insurance, Dental, and Vision (company covers up to 80%)
• 403b Retirement Plan with matching and vesting options.
• 2 weeks of accrued vacation time per year and 12 days of accrued sick time per year
• 1 personal choice day per year
• Paid recognized holidays

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow all safety requirements.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CNA (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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