• 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.
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SUMMARY: Provide support to Loveland Center participants in the program, on campus, and/or in the community.
QUALIFICATIONS: A GED or high school diploma and Basic computer skills. Valid Florida driver’s license.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Fully adhere 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.
Within a designated area of instruction:
• implement an age appropriate curriculum, utilizing state-of-the-art teaching methods and materials.
• assist to maintain an individualized record for each assigned student documenting attendance, goal(s), current level(s) of functioning, plan(s) for attaining goals, and any progress made and in accordance with Medicaid Waiver Core Assurances.
• Role model for and guide participants in understanding and developing good work habits.
• Attend in-service programs and staff meeting(s) as required for effective planning and programming.
• Participate in trainings to ensure state mandated trainings and an annual 8 hours of in-service related to Adult Day Training are met; and First Aid, HIV and CPR certifications are kept current.
• Support assist participants during the morning assembly program, lunchtime and other activities as assigned by the Adult Day Training Program Manager.
• Transport participants as assigned by the Adult Day Training Program Manager.
• Report all equipment not in a safe and good working condition to the Adult Day Training Program Manager.
• Perform all other duties not specifically identified, which may be directly or indirectly related with the function of Adult Day Training Relief Aide, as assigned by the Adult Day Training Program Manager, Chief Operating Officer, or President/CEO.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that would normally be met by an instructor to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the Adult Day Training Relief Aide is regularly required to talk and hear; frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands. The Adult Day Training Relief Aide is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; as well as stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Adult Day Training Relief Aide may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 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 instructor would encounter while performing the essential functions of their jobs. Primarily, an Adult Day Training Relief Aide is subject to indoor 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.
SUMMARY: Provide support to Loveland Center participants in the program, on campus, and/or in the community.
QUALIFICATIONS: Direct service aides 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.
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, program 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:
• Support the program individuals with skill development according to each person’s individualized implementation plans and behavior plans
• Implement a previously designed age appropriate curriculum, utilizing state-of-the-art instructional methods and materials. Including computers, iPads/tablets, various applications as well as written and unwritten materials.
• Role model for and guide participants in understanding and developing good work habits, social skills, and daily life skills.
• Attend in-service programs and staff meeting(s) as required for effective planning and programming.
• Support 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 DSA is regularly required to talk, hear and see; frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands. The DSA 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 DSA would encounter while performing the essential functions of their jobs. Primarily, a DSA 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.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Adult Day Training Director is responsible for the supervision, mentoring and monitoring of assigned supervisory personnel, regulatory compliance and certification standards. A key area of oversight includes the delivery of person centered services, and quality improvement activities.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Receives administrative supervision from the COO; Provides direct supervision to assigned Program Managers.
Responsibilities and Illustrative Duties:
• Provides direct supervision, development and training to assigned Program Managers.
• Responsible for ensuring Program Managers are trained in regulatory/agency mandated areas, policy and procedures and in areas to improve quality of care for individuals served.
• Conducts interviews for supervisory vacancies and makes recommendations for hiring.
• Maintains certification standards for assigned programs.
• Responsible for the development of new programs, services and facilities related to the department.
• Participates in both external and internal audits. Develop and assure implementation of Plans of Corrective Actions in a timely manner as needed.
• Conducts monthly physical plant inspection to identify, and assure timely resolution to repairs/maintenance requests.
• Ensures there is regular filing, purging and safe storage of records in compliance with agency procedures.
• Ensures reporting procedures, notifications, and protective measures are taken for any minor, reportable, and serious reportable incident in a timely manner. Completes follow up, corrections and/or responses to recommendations. Monitor for trends in incidents or performance and develops plans to address and correct.
• During crisis situations, responsible for coordinating all activities related to the situation until resolution is reached and safety of individuals and staff is assured.
• Responsible for fiscal status of assigned programs and monitoring programs to operate within budget, including monitoring of FTE’s; overtime usage and maximizing the delivery of billable services. Approves program expenditures according to Purchase Requisition procedures.
• In conjunction with the COO, identifies areas for process and performance improvement; develops and executes process improvement plans.
• Participates in agency’s quality management and improvement activities to manage, guide, and improve service delivery.
• Assists in development of staff training curriculums and management training curriculums.
• Review fire evacuation drill as required by regulation. Ensures resolution of failed drills is conducted immediately.
• Supports supervisory staff with monitoring staffing vacancies and patterns to ensure staffing plans meet the needs of individuals served. Makes recommendations for changes in staffing pattern as needed. Ensures that new employee and annual evaluations are completed.
• Attends and actively participates in site staff meetings. Provides support and direction to supervisory staff in regard to agenda as it pertains to agency-wide information.
• Responsible for the selection and screening of individual service in accordance with agency procedures and APD standards.
• Assists the President/CEO and COO to revise program service policies and procedures to accomplish program objectives more effectively and be in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Participates in agency and regional committees as assigned.
• A member of the agency emergency on-call system.
• Other duties as assigned.
EXTRAORDINARY WORK CONDITIONS:
May be required to work flexible hours and to travel to locations other than work sites, such as participant’s home, and meeting locations. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master’s degree in a health or human services field OR Bachelor’s degree in health or human services field OR Associates degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years hands on experience (APD minimum). If Associates degree qualification is met you must begin to work towards Bachelor’s degree within 6 months of employment.
AND
Experience: Minimum of (4) years’ experience in healthcare or related field; experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred. Minimum of (2) years of successful supervisory experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
• Provide effective, two-way communication with people, both orally and in writing, with the ability to quickly organize and communicate thoughts and to understand communication from others in verbal and written format.
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of documents/instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information informally in one-on-one or small group situation, as well as formal presentations to large groups.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
• Must be able to perform basic math functions (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages).
REASONING ABILITY:
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to collect and analyze data.
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record that is acceptable with agency’s criteria.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
• Ability to use Microsoft Word for development of reports, memos, letters etc.
• Ability to use Microsoft Outlook for email, task assignments, scheduling meetings etc.
• Ability to use all function in Therap.
• This position may require access to other computer systems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Must be able to perform essential duties as described on attached form (checked areas are conditions or duties that you will either be exposed to or are expectations of the agency.)
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.
ATYPICAL EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
• Able to work a variety of hours, address unusual or emergency situations that may include weekend and/or holiday timeframes.
• Maintain acceptable work attendance as defined in the agency’s personnel policy manual.
• Able to fulfill responsibilities associated with Agency’s on-call system.
This Job Description does not constitute a written or implied contract and may be changed as the business needs of Loveland Center, Inc. arise.
