Direct Support Professional

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sunrise communityOcala (FL)

Social and Human Service Assistants Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities

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About the role

Job Description: Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someone's life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family! Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people. Purpose: To provide support, assistance and supervision to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enable them to live valued lives in the community.

Qualifications:

Must successfully complete the required pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings
Must possess a valid Driver's License with all necessary endorsements and have a minimum of 3 years of driving experience.
Must possess basic computer skills
High School Diploma or equivalent if required by work location
Minimum one year of experience working in the human service field if required by work location

Essential Functions:

Identifies and reports any suspected abuse or violations of an individual's rights
Provides support, assistance and supervision to meet the needs and goals of the individuals according to their plans
Ensures that each individual's training, behavior and support programs are being implemented and documented in accordance with regulatory requirements
Ensures that the health, safety and well-being of the individuals are protected at all times
Provides a positive, reinforcing environment that promotes independence and choice
Follows positioning schedules, uses proper equipment and assistive devices per plan
Provides necessary level of assistance for appropriate diet, texture and equipment
Ensures all homes, outside areas and vehicles are well maintained and organized

Performs all other duties as assignedSR97A3This position will remain open until filled. If you were referred by a current Sunrise employee, please make sure to indicate so when completing the employment application process. This company is a Drug-Free Workplace. As part of our policies, all candidates for employment must submit to a pre-employment drug screening after receiving a conditional offer of employment. A positive confirmed screening, or refusal to submit to such screening, will result in a withdrawal of the conditional job offer. Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that they are involved in or witness. Sunrise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Compensation and benefits estimated range: the pay range represents the base hourly rate or salary that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is determined by factors including geographic location, skills, education and relevant experience.

Benefits: Offered: At Sunrise Community, Inc. we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, wealth and wellbeing. For this position benefits include: Paid time off, Retirement plan, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Employee assistance program and more.

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