Direct Support Professional jobs in Saint Petersburg, FL

Description

Mission & Vision

Parc Center for Disabilities has a mission to provide opportunities for children & adults with developmental disabilities to exercise their independence and experience life to the fullest. Our vision is a community where all individuals live with dignity and are treated with respect. Our shared purpose is to provide exceptional experiences to our participants each and every day. 

What We Value

Parc Center for Disabilities – Together we RISE:

• Respect – we treat everyone as a person first. Dignity guides all interactions ad we proudly  work together as a team to advance the vision and mission of our organization.
• Integrity – we exercise honesty, transparency, and the highest level of ethical practice. We believe firmly in always doing the right thing, even when no one is looking.
• Service – we believe in making a difference to the person in front of you. We serve every individual and family in our care with compassion, empowerment, kindness, and purpose.
• Empathy – we step into the world of those we serve and those who serve our organization. All actions are guided by first asking ourselves what another may be thinking, feeling, experiencing, or enduring.

Job description 

Parc Center for Disabilities is known as a progressive leader in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Driven by the vision of a community where all individuals live with dignity and are treated with respect. Working at PARC can be extremely rewarding!

• Ensures the individuals’ needs are met through supervision, care, and assistance by providing direct assistance in Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s). Could include eating, dressing, bathing, toileting, etc. in addition to positive, engaging activities
• Ensures the individuals’ active treatment plan is followed.
• Oversees the completion of all assigned documentation.
• Works with other shift supervisors to coordinate individuals’ outings and appointments and ensures adequate staff coverage is provided.
• Assigns coverage to all floors to maintain proper ratios.
• Carries the shift supervisor cell phone when assigned the “charge” for the building to take all calls regarding staffing and building needs.
• Ensures the efficient flow of communication with team members and parents and guardians.

 Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Requirements

 Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least one year of experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities - preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain PARC approved verbal, defensive, and control procedures, CPR, and First Aid certifications - we will train.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must have good organizational skills and be a team player.

These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related marginal duties as required.) Must be able to pass a Level II Criminal Background Check and Pre-employment Drug Screen.   

 Other Requirements: 

• Parc Center for Disabilities is proud to be a Drug free workplace.
• Employees must pass Level II background check.