Career Opportunities - Loveland Center

REPORTS TO: Support Services Manager

FLSA: Hourly, Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM: FT (30 hours) 

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: HERO Team Leader must be age 18 years or older and possess a valid Florida driver’s license, and have at least 1 year of verifiable I/DD Direct Support experience.  The HERO Team Leader will have a high school diploma or GED.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: At least 1 year of supervisory experience in the I/DD field.

PROGRAMS DESCRIPTION: The HERO program is an after hours program that provides the opportunity for families with loved ones of a child with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD) to have a chance to take a break and focus on other areas of their lives.  The HERO program provides a safe, supported, and supervised opportunity for individuals with I/DD to increase social interaction, develop friendships, explore the local community, and receive academic support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fully adheres to Loveland Center’s Code of Ethics and Unifying Values.
• Complete and adhere to all required training courses required by Loveland Center.
• 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:
○ Design, develop, and implement age appropriate activities, utilizing materials including computers and iPads/tablets, various applications as well as written and unwritten materials.
○ Develop HERO individualized plans with input for each program participant and their families.
○ Work within prescribed plans for each participant; providing support to reach the desired outcomes for the program.
○ Provide needed support as identified in the individualized plan up to and including activities of daily living and personal hygiene support.
○ Document each participant's daily activities according to the plan.
• Supervise and assign duties to staff in designated areas.
• Understand and provide support needed related to all aspects of skills development.
• Be a role model for and guide participants in understanding and developing good habits and social skills.
• Supervise participants at all times during the program operation hours.
• Transport participants as assigned by the Support Services Manager.
• Participate in trainings and ensure state-mandated trainings/annual continuing education requirements are met. First Aid, HIV and CPR certifications must be kept current.
• Attend in-service training days and staff meeting(s) as required for effective planning and programming.
• Maintain/keep all equipment in a safe and good working condition.
• Perform all other duties not specifically identified, as assigned by the Support Services 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 Team Leader to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, a Team Leader is regularly required to talk, hear and see; frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands. The Team Leader 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 Team Leader 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.

REPORTS TO:  HERO Team Leader

FLSA: Hourly, Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM: PT (20 hours) 

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: HERO. Support Aide must be age 18 years or older and possess a valid Florida driver’s license, and possess a high school diploma or GED.  At least 1 year of verifiable experience working directly with individuals receiving services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or childcare setting or working with recipients who have a developmental disability.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:  At least 1 year experience in the I/DD field.

PROGRAMS DESCRIPTION:  The HERO program is an after hour program that provides the opportunity for families with loved ones of a child with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD) to have a chance to take a break and focus on other areas of their lives.  The HERO program provides a safe, supported, and supervised opportunity for individuals with I/DD to increase social interaction, develop friendships, explore the local community, and receive academic support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fully adheres to Loveland Center’s Code of Ethics and Unifying Values. 
• Complete and adhere to all required training courses required by Loveland Center.
• 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:
○ Implement age appropriate activities, utilizing materials including computers and iPads/tablets, various applications as well as written and unwritten materials.
○ Work within prescribed plans for each participant; providing support to reach the desired outcomes for the program.
○ Provide needed support as identified in the individualized plan up to and including activities of daily living and personal hygiene support.
○ Document each participant's daily activities according to the plan.
• Supervise and assign duties to volunteers in designated areas. 
• Understand and provide support needed related to all aspects of skills development. 
• Be a role model for and guide participants in understanding and developing good habits and social skills. 
• Supervise participants at all times during the program operation hours. 
• Transport participants as assigned by the HERO Team Leader. 
• Participate in trainings and ensure state-mandated trainings/annual continuing education requirements are met. First Aid, HIV and CPR certifications must be kept current.
• Attend in-service training days and staff meeting(s) as required for effective planning and programming. 
• Maintain/keep all equipment in a safe and good working condition.
• Perform all other duties not specifically identified, as assigned by the Support Services 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 HERO Support Aide to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, a HERO Support Aide is regularly required to talk, hear and see; frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands. The HERO Support Aide 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 HERO Support Aide would encounter while performing the essential functions of their jobs. Primarily, a 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.

POSITION: ADT: Recreation Support Professional

DEPARTMENT: The Nancy Detert Residences

REPORTS TO: Support Services Manager

FLSA: Non-exempt, part-time (20 hours weekly)

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Receives administrative supervision from the Support Services Manager.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Responsible to plan, organize, facilitate and report on the recreational activities and community events for the residents of The Nancy Detert Residences (NDR). Due to the nature of the position, some nights and weekends will likely be required.  This will help residents meet their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs so that they can experience their community actively and enhance their independent living.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Fully adhere to Loveland Center’s Code of Ethics and Unifying Values.
2. Maintain lines of communication to all stakeholders, including but not limited to the Special Events and Community Outreach Coordinator, COO, CEO, NDR residents, and Bridlewood, the onsite property management company.
3. Coordinate and facilitate monthly NDR resident meeting.
4. Coordinate, schedule and implement recreational activities for NDR residents.
a. Minimum of 15 hours weekly of off-site recreational activities.
b. Clean up facilities utilized as needed (Clubhouse, Building A cafeteria).
5. Create monthly printed recreational calendars for NDR residents; work with the Community Outreach Coordinator on maintaining a web-based NDR calendar.
a. Distribute calendar by the 15th of the month, prior to implementation.
6. Coordinate and execute all transportation for community events. Maintain trip sheets and prepare spreadsheets for grant reporting as related to transportation.
7. Complete annual recreation interest surveys with all NDR residents.
a. Complete recreation interest survey with all new NDR residents.
8. Distribute bi-annual recreation program satisfaction surveys.
9. Work with the Loveland Center Volunteer Coordinator to ensure volunteer support needs for NDR activities are maintained.
10. Due to the varying nature of this position an online calendar of expected work hours will need to be maintained and shared with supervisor.
11. Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
1. A GED or high school diploma.
2. Demonstrated skill and comfort in proactively building relationships with diverse audiences.
3. Excellent writing, speaking and analytical skills.
4. Basic computer skills including word, excel, and email.
5. Valid Florida driver's license.
6. Ability to drive up to a 12-passenger van with wheelchair lift.
7. Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
1. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
4. Ability to evaluate objectively, fairly, and consistently.
5. Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
6. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
7. Use miscellaneous office equipment (e.g. calculators, typewriters, computers, fax machines, copiers, etc.).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
1. Ability to push minimum 100 pounds; ability to lift minimum 50 pounds
2. Bending at the waist, sitting, kneeling, laying horizontally, climbing, walking, etc., as job may require.

EXTRAORDINARY WORK CONDITIONS: May be required to work flexible hours and to travel to locations other than work sites.

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.

POSITION: Adult Day Training Relief Aide

REPORTS TO: Adult Day Training Program Manager

SUPERVISES: No other staff

FLSA: Non-Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM: On-Call

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.

POSITION: ADT: Direct Support Aide (DSA)

REPORTS TO: Adult Day Training Manager

FLSA: Hourly, non-exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Full Time, Part Time

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.

POSITION: ADT: Direct Support Professional (DSP)

REPORTS TO: Adult Day Training Manager

FLSA: Hourly, exempt

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.

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:
o 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.
o Develop an individualized implementation plan with input from each assigned participant.
o Work within prescribed individualized implementation plans and behavior plans for each
participant; monitoring progress and giving input on setting annual goals.
o 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.
o 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.
o 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.