Direct Support Professional - Floater

***PAID TRAINING***

Days/Hours:  Per Diem schedule.  Hours will vary per day/week and weekends necessary.  Must be flexible and have weekday/weekend availability.  

GENERAL SUMMARY: (General Purpose of the Job)
Performs duties as delegated by Program/Residential Manager in licensed community residential facility for persons with intellectual disabilities or behavioral health. Floaters will fill-in shifts between programs they requested regionally.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Primary Responsibilities)
Some duties and responsibilities vary in intensity and frequency depending on the program.
• Provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and therapeutic living environment for persons in a community residential setting.
• Encourage, guide and train individuals in developing daily living skills in a community residential setting.
• Assist individuals in maintaining their physical health and hygiene.
• Medication Administration
• Assist in organizing and participating in leisure/recreation activities.
• Demonstrate and coach the individuals using approved techniques and strategies.
• Participate in the maintenance of overall operation of a community residential setting.
• Follow Agency policy and procedures.
• To participate in the ongoing communication regarding program planning and implementation for individuals.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
• High School Diploma or equivalent (as per PCH program requirements)
• 18 years or older
• 21 years or older for Personal Care Homes and high school diploma required.
• Pass and maintain Medication Certification standard.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License and able to be insured on company policy.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Candidate will have the ability to function in a team environment.
• Candidate will have the ability to work well with individuals.
• Have the physical ability to assist with personal care such as: transferring individuals for bathing, household tasks, physically demanding and grocery shopping.
• Properly perform the techniques taught in CPR-AED/ First Aid
• Properly perform lifting and carrying techniques up to 25lbs
• Candidate will behave in a professional manner; complete training programs; attend required meeting.
• Unconventional schedules: Fitzmaurice operates programs and services 24/7, 365 days per year.
• Basic computer skills
• Trainings must meet all programs floater will be working.
• Maintain annual required training hours for position.
• Maintain communication with home base manager for trainings.
• Communication must be maintained with those who call for fill-in.
• Must work a minimum of 24 hours per month.
• Must stay subscribed to Open Shift texting system.

EOE