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  • 157 South Havana Road
  • Venice, Florida
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Career Opportunities - Loveland Center

Loveland Center is where you can …

• Make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities;
• Be challenged and inspired daily;
• Be a part of a growing, innovative organization.

Explore the career opportunities available to you at Loveland Center and join this vehicle for social change.

To be considered for any openings, please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@lovelandcenter.org.

POSITION: Executive Assistant

REPORTS TO: President/CEO
FLSA: Non-Exempt, Hourly
EMPLOYMENT TERM: Full Time Employment

SUMMARY: Reporting directly to the President/CEO, the Executive Assistant provides executive support in a one-on-one working relationship. The Executive Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the Office of the President. The Executive Assistant also serves as a liaison to the board of directors and leadership team; organizes and coordinates executive outreach and external relations efforts; and oversees special projects. The Executive Assistant must be creative and enjoy working within a high-paced environment that is mission-driven, results-driven and community oriented. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. The Executive Assistant will have the ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail

• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, external partners and donors

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability

• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently

• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response

• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment

• Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions

• Innovative and technologically-savvy

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Experience and interest in internal and external communications, partnership development, and fundraising

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and social media web platforms, and other technological resources

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Executive Support:

• Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the President/CEO including: managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; prepare presentation materials; prepare board packets; completing expense reports; composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential; arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings.

• Plans, coordinates and ensures the President/CEO’s schedule is followed and respected. Provides “gatekeeper" and “gateway" role, creating win-win situations for direct access to the President/CEO’s time and office.

• Communicates directly, and on behalf of the President/CEO, with Board members, donors, staff, and others, on matters related to President/CEO’s programmatic initiatives.

• Researches, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the President/CEO, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Determines appropriate course of action, referral, or response.

• Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the President/CEO’s office and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with leadership staff.

• Works closely and effectively with the President/CEO to keep him/her well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately. Acts as a “barometer," having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the President/CEO updated.

• Provides leadership to build relationships crucial to the success of the organization, and manages a variety of special projects for the President/CEO, some of which may have organizational impact.

• Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgement letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks that facilitate the President/CEO’s ability to effectively lead the company.

• Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.

Board Support and Liaison:

• Serves as the President/CEO’s administrative liaison to Loveland’s board of directors.

• Assists board members with travel arrangements, lodging, and meal planning as needed.

• Maintains discretion and confidentiality in relationships with all board members.

• Adhere to compliance with applicable rules and regulations set in bylaws regarding board and board committee matters, including advance distribution of materials before meetings in electronic/paper format.

Senior Management Liaison:

• Participates as an adjunct member of the Executive Team including assisting in scheduling meetings and attending all meetings.

• Assists in coordinating the agenda of senior management team meetings and off-sites, and all staff meetings.

• Facilitates cross-divisional coordination of travel and outreach plans.

Communications, Partnerships, and Outreach:

• Ensures that the President/CEO’s bio is kept updated and responds to requests for materials regarding the President/CEO and the organization in general.

• Edits and completes first drafts for written communications to external stake holders.

Strategic Initiatives:

• Works with the Strategic Initiatives team in coordinating the President/CEO’s outreach activities.

• Follows up on contacts made by the President/CEO and supports the cultivation of ongoing relationships.

• Edits all, and creates acknowledgement letters from the President/CEO to donors.

• Performs all other duties not specifically identified, which may be directly or indirectly related to the function of an Executive Assistant, as assigned by the President/CEO.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that would normally be met by an Executive Assistant to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the Executive Assistant is regularly required to talk and hear; frequently is required to stand, walk, sit; and use hands. The Executive Assistant is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; as well as stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Executive Assistant may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an Executive Assistant would encounter while performing the essential functions of their jobs. Primarily, an Executive Assistant is subject to both indoor and outdoor conditions and subject to low to moderate noise levels with periodic disruptions in routine. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT REMAINS ON AN “AT-WILL” BASIS.

This Job Description does not constitute a written or implied contract and may be changed as the business needs of Loveland Center, Inc. arise.

POSITION: Custodian

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: ADT Program Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Receives administrative supervision from the Program Manager

Responsibilities and Illustrative Duties:

CUSTODIAN:

Summary of Duties: Responsible for performing routine custodial tasks; perform general cleaning. Perform other tasks as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Maintain all interior spaces occupied by Loveland Center, Inc. to standards set by the Chief Operating Officer, and/or President/CEO.

• Maintain Loveland Center, Inc. grounds to standards set by Chief Operating Officer, and/or President/CEO.

• Keeping the dumpster area free of debris and ensure recycled items are deposited in their proper receptacle.

• Notify Program Manager (s) of safety concern.

• Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, and restrooms.

• Follow identified cleaning checklist.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

No requirement

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Must be able to utilize cleaning equipment and chemicals in a safe manner.

• Must be able to use a broom, mop and vacuum cleaner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to push minimum 20 pounds (power cleaning appliances); ability to lift minimum 20 pounds (trash and supplies).

• Bending at the waist, sitting, kneeling, laying horizontally, climbing, walking, etc., as job may require.

EXTRAORDINARY WORK CONDITIONS:

None

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Must complete all mandatory agency training within initial agency orientation period.

• Attend additional hours of agency approved training in job-related topic per year that is above and beyond the required agency requirements.

CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT REMAINS ON AN “AT-WILL” BASIS.

This Job Description does not constitute a written or implied contract and may be changed as the business needs of Loveland Center, Inc. arise.

POSITION: ADT: Direct Support Professional (DSP)

REPORTS TO: Adult Day Training Manager

FLSA: Hourly, Exempt

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Receives administrative supervision from the Program Manager

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Full Time, Part Time, Substitute

SUMMARY: Provide the expertise, knowledge and skills necessary to organize and supervise Loveland Center participants in the classroom, on campus, and/or in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS: Direct service professional must be age 18 years or older and possess a valid Florida driver’s license. Direct service professionals will have a high school diploma or GED.

CLASS DESCRIPTION: Using a curriculum, educate, encourage and empower participants to reach their goals through hands on Practical Skills Training as they apply to everyday life. Services are to be provided on campus as well as in the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fully adheres to Loveland Center’s Code of Ethics and Unifying Values.

• Maintain professional standards of the highest quality with regards to health, safety, classroom management and public relations.

• Acquire and maintain proficient level of technological skills as applies to job requirements and industry standards.

• Within the designated area of instruction: Design, develop, and implement an age appropriate curriculum, utilizing state-of-the-art teaching methods and materials. Including computers, iPads/tablets, various applications as well as written and unwritten materials.

• Develop an individualized implementation plan with input from each assigned participant.

• Work within prescribed individualized implementation plans and behavior plans for each participant; monitoring progress and giving input on setting annual goals.

• Maintain an individualized record for each assigned participant documenting attendance, goal(s), current level(s) of functioning, plan(s) for attaining goals, and any progress made and in accordance with Medicaid Waiver Handbook.

• Document each participant’s daily and monthly progress and contribute information to be included on quarterly and annual summaries to the Adult Day Training Manager.

• Assign duties to and supervise volunteers in the class.

• Understand and provide instruction related to all aspects of applied academics, including but not limited to: reading, writing and arithmetic.

• Role model for and guide participants in understanding and developing good work habits and social skills.

• Attend in-service programs and staff meeting(s) as required for effective planning and programming.

• Supervise participants during the morning assembly program, lunchtime and other scheduled activities/events as assigned by the Adult Day Training Manager.

• Transport participants as assigned by the Adult Day Training Manager.

• Participate in trainings to ensure state mandated trainings/ annual continuing education requirements are met and First Aid, HIV and CPR certifications are kept current.

• Maintain/keep all equipment in a safe and good working condition.

• Perform all other duties not specifically identified, as assigned by the Adult Day Training Manager, Chief Operating Officer or President/CEO.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that would normally be met by a DSP to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, a DSP is regularly required to talk, hear and see; frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands. The DSP is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; as well as stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that a DSP would encounter while performing the essential functions of their jobs. Primarily, a DSP is subject to indoor conditions and subject to low to moderate noise levels with periodic disruptions in routine, and is also subject to various outdoor settings. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT REMAINS ON AN “AT-WILL” BASIS.

This Job Description does not constitute a written or implied contract and may be changed as the business needs of Loveland Center, Inc. arise.