Direct Support Professional Lead

Mentor Community Services, part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day.

About the role

This is a non-exempt, full-time or part-time, hourly role responsible for providing direct support within a single program or unit, typically supporting 4-6 individuals in residential settings, or up to 10 individuals in periodic programs. The schedule is 2 pm to 10 pm, including weekends, at our South Jacksonville, Florida location. This is a behavior focus home position.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill/behavioral development.
• Assist with daily activities: personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Provide direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans; assist with socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Accurately document progress and activity; review records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintain confidentiality.
• Make cost-effective and appropriate purchases within the budget of the individual served and according to their choice/preference.
• Maintain healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians, and case managers; implement Sevita Customer Service Standards.
• Report any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards; report medical, behavioral, and other incidents in accordance with Sevita policy and external requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality, respect the rights of persons being served, and assist individuals in exercising their rights.
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments as needed; relay orders and information to and from medical providers.
• If assigned, accurately administer or support self-administration of medication and document delivery; promptly report administration errors; maintain security of controlled medications and supplies.
• Monitor individual’s health; document health concerns; communicate with nurse or supervisor as appropriate; follow individual health care directives.
• Correctly follow procedures in utilizing medical equipment; report malfunction or disrepair.
• Prepare or support individuals to prepare food in accordance with planned menus and individual choice; monitor mealtime and implement dining plans.
• Attend orientation and ongoing training as directed; participate in monthly staff meetings.
• Work scheduled hours; arrive on time; stay on shift until replacement arrives; notify supervisor in advance when unable to work as scheduled.
• Work collaboratively with others, value contributions, communicate openly, and show respect.
• Comply with all established safety policies, procedures, and rules; report unsafe hazards to supervisor.
• Transport individuals into the community safely and according to local laws; ensure proper use of safety equipment; report accidents immediately.
• Perform daily and seasonal housekeeping; maintain a neat, clean, and safe environment; report hazards or safety concerns.
• Monitor environmental safety and make minor repairs; perform yard maintenance; report equipment or facilities requiring repairs.
• Check water temperature when assisting with bathing; participate in safety drills; protect persons served in emergencies.
• Perform other duties and activities as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of experience in human services preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing; car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation.
• Complete all state-required training(s) and certification(s) in mandated timeframes.
• Submit to drug testing prior to employment, randomly, and for cause/suspicion.
• Submit to criminal background checks and be determined not disqualified by the Department of Human Services.
• Name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI).
• Successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all required trainings.

Pay

$16.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time, 2 pm to 10 pm, including weekends.

Physical Requirements

Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.