Respite Direct Service Professional

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