Career Opportunities - Loveland Center

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: 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.

JOB TITLE: Special Events Associate
DEPARTMENT: Philanthropy
REPORTS TO: Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO)
LOCATION: Based out of Port Charlotte office (must have strong ties to Charlotte County)
SALARY: $30-35,000 based on experience
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Loveland Center, a nonprofit that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is seeking a Special Events Associate (SEA) to plan, promote, and execute events in Sarasota, Charlotte and Manatee Counties. The SEA will work with the Office of Philanthropy to ensure the successful execution of all major, minor and third-party events.
The qualified candidate must be highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent communication, project and time management skills. The SEA must have a proven ability to meet tight deadlines and communicate effectively with all levels of staff, management, and volunteers, as well as quickly and productively multitask. This position requires tremendous accuracy, excellent attention to detail, solid follow-up skills, and the ability to effectively prioritize and execute multiple projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Develop, plan, organize, and execute Loveland’s major, minor, third-party and community engagement events;
• Manage event logistics including materials, supplies, marketing and publicity needs, and all aspects of the event;
• Create sponsorship proposals, follow-up donation calls, and solicit sponsorships, in-kind gifts, and attendance as needed. Secure event sponsors and attendees as outlined in the projected event budget;
• Track event income and expenses to ensure budgetary compliance, including minimum goals for sponsorship and event attendance along with other sources of revenue and expenses;
• Develop and coordinate event committee, utilizing members to leverage event participation and sponsorship goals;
• Work with the Office of Philanthropy to recruit and coordinate volunteers as needed to assist with pre, day-of, and post-event logistics;
• Prepare monthly reports to CPO on event status including sponsorship, attendance, in-kind gifts, and other pertinent data;
• Facilitate effective flow of event and ensure the safety and satisfaction of all attendees;
• Work with CPO to steward, thank, and cultivate event sponsors and attendees, looking for opportunities to upgrade and increase future giving and participation;
• Assist CPO to identify, cultivate, and convert event participants to annual donors;
• Work with Database Manager to coordinate communication of data for entry to Donor Perfect software, preparation of acknowledgements and recording of stewardship activities;
• Communicate the Loveland mission at community-based events and speaking engagements that will raise awareness for Loveland Center and individuals with I/DD;
• Network and engage with community businesses, individuals, and nonprofits to grow the Loveland brand in neighboring communities;
• Other duties as assigned by the CEO or CPO
EVENT EXPECTATIONS:
• Major: Golf Tournament; BBQ; 5K Race; and others as assigned;
• Minor: Donor Appreciation Luncheon; Ribbon Cuttings; and others as assigned;
• Third-Party: Network to complete a minimum of 8 third-party events within Loveland’s multi-county service territory, such as Metro Diner Breakfast with Santa; British Open Pub Charity Concert Series; Applebees Flapjack Breakfast; and others.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred; a minimum of two (2) years of related special event or community engagement experience or other relevant experience.
• Language Skills: Provide effective two-way communication with people, both orally and in writing; 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 analyze and interpret data and trends; Ability to effectively present information informally in one-on-one or small group situation, as well as formal presentations to large groups as assigned.
• Technical Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Office and Google Drive for development of reports, memos, letters, etc.; Ability to use Google Suite (Gmail) for email, task assignments, meeting scheduling, etc.; Must be able to perform basic math functions.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to perform essential duties including, but not limited to, lift 50 pounds, stand for long periods of time, set up and tear down event equipment, etc.
• Atypical Employment Conditions: Ability to work a variety of hours, address unusual or emergency situations that may include weekends and/or holiday timeframes; Maintain acceptable work attendance as defined in the Agency’s personnel policy manual.