Adult Day Training Direct Service Pro.

Job Description

Job Description

The Arc of Palm Beach County is a dynamic, community-based nonprofit serving and advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our dedicated and caring team members provide support that helps over 3,500 children, teens, and adults to live, learn, work, and thrive.

At The Arc, we are driven by our vision of a community where every person feels welcome, connected, and accepted. Fulfilling this vision requires passion, creativity, and a diversity of skills and backgrounds. Think you have what it takes? Help us make a difference and join us as an Adult Day Training Direct Service Professional in the fight for inclusion and belonging for all!

Position Summary :

This position is directly responsible to the Director of Adult Day Training (ADT) and the ADT Manager.

The Adult Day Training Direct Service Professional (ADT-DSP) is responsible for the hands-on implementation of the day-to-day ADT program components.

This position engages ADT participants through the use of various educational modalities in order to instruct and teach skills that will enhance activities of daily living and promote greater independence and socialization. This position works within an integrated team which implements the Adult Day Training Program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of The Arc of Palm Beach County.
• Promotes a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment and culture.
• Implement a quality inclusive adult education program for program participants in conjunction with other team members.
• Plans and organize daily activities / lessons, in ways that promote participant engagement and maximize learning.
• Conducts classes based on lesson plans tailored to specific learning components and which support and promote participant’s individual goals.
• Provides direct care and support to participants assisting as needed with personal care, hygiene and safety.
• If required by the program must be able to drive and transport clients.
• Responsible for completing all required program documentation accurately and timely which includes (but is not limited to) : compiling of program statistics, completing case notes, tracking attendance, pre-post assessments, goal progress monitoring, etc.
• As needed, supports in all and with all ADT programmatic components including (but not limited to) : artisan, production, arrival and dismissal, program outings, program related special events and others.
• Attends professional development in-service training sessions, conferences and / or meetings as required.
• Communicate effectively verbally and written, conveying information appropriately and concisely.
• Maintain the ability to meet the physical requirements of this position as related to duties at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by Director and / or Leadership.

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