About Us
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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.
Open Positions
Respite/Personal Support/Companion Services
JOB TITLE: Respite/Personal Support/Companion Services
REPORTS TO: Support Services Manager
FLSA: Hourly, Exempt. Shifts 1 and 2- $18.00/hr, Overnight Shift 3- $18.00/hr
EMPLOYMENT TERM:
Shift 1: Saturday/Sunday 9a-5p
Shift 2: Friday/Saturday 5p-11p
Shift 3: Friday/Saturday 11p-9a
SUMMARY: Provide the expertise, knowledge and skills necessary to organize and supervise Loveland Center participants on-site and/or in the community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Respite staff must be age 18 years or older, possess a valid Florida driver’s license and a high school diploma/GED.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: At least 1 year of verifiable experience working directly with individuals receiving services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, childcare setting or individuals who have an intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD)
PROGRAMS DESCRIPTION: SOAR is a weekend, overnight Respite Program, servicing adults, ages 18 and older, with IDD. SOAR provides a fun and social environment, including community events, day trips and Daily Living Skills Development.
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.
• 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.
• Understand and provide support needed related to all aspects of skills development.
• Be a role model 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, CPR and medication 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, VP of Operations or President/CEO.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that would normally be met by a Respite/Personal Support Provider to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, staff are regularly required to communicate and see, and are frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands. SOAR staff are 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 will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that staff may encounter while performing the essential functions of their jobs. Primarily, staff are subject to indoor conditions and subject to low to moderate noise levels with periodic disruptions in routine, while also subject to various outdoor settings. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Direct Support Provider (DSP)
POSITION: ADT: Direct Support Provider (DSP)
REPORTS TO: Team Leader
FLSA: $14.00 – $16.00 hourly FULL TIME
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.
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 Team leader, Program Manager and Director of ADT.
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 bands 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 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.
Recreation Specialist/Companion
POSITION: Recreation Specialist/Companion
REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer
FLSA: $14.00 hourly
EMPLOYMENT TERM: 20 hrs a week
SUMMARY: Provide the expertise, knowledge, and skills necessary to organize and supervise Loveland Center participants on-site and/or in the community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Recreation and Companion staff must be 18 years or older, possess a valid Florida driver’s license and a high school diploma/GED.
EXPERIENCE: At least 1 year of verifiable experience working directly with individuals receiving services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, childcare setting or individuals who have an intellectual/developmental disability.
PROGRAMS DESCRIPTION: Loveland Center’s Recreation Program provides a safe, supported, and supervised experience, where adults with disabilities can participate in community events with their non-disabled peers in a supported environment with trained staff. Activities include, special events, sporting events, concerts, fairs, dining out, dances, formal events, trips to the beach, and various other adult leisure activities – basically, anything you or I might do fun outside of our homes!
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 a 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.
• Always supervise participants during the program operation hours.
• Transport participants as assigned by the COO.
• Participate in training and ensure state-mandated training/annual continuing education requirements are met.
• 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 COO or President/CEO.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that would normally be met by a Direct Support Provider (DSP) to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, staff are regularly required to communicate and see, and are frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands. Staff are 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 will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that a DSP may encounter while performing the essential functions of their jobs. Primarily, staff are subject to indoor conditions and subject to low to moderate noise levels with periodic disruptions in routine, while also subject to various outdoor settings. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
