Respite Direct Service Provider

Job Description

Job Description

Respite Direct Service Provider

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.

Position Summary :

This position is directly responsible to the Respite Manager; the Respite Direct Service Provider (DSP) must maintain open communication with this person.

The Respite DSP is required to work a flexible schedule, which will include weekends and evenings, in order to accommodate individual family needs.

Respite DSPs will hold a minimum caseload providing consistent care in client’s natural setting (in-home) or center based.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide in-home, center-based and community-based care to individuals with developmental disabilities throughout Palm Beach County.
• Assist in all activities of daily living including but not limited to feeding, dressing, diapering, toileting, comforting, providing recreational activities, ensuring the safety of program participants and their siblings.
• Provide direct care and support to clients by teaching, engaging, enriching or encouraging them daily.
• Implement and engage client in activities based on individual client needs and / or as identified in individual client assessment.
• Maintain accurate and timely records / documentation as required by the program.
• Implement a center and community-based respite daily schedule including structured activities.
• Responsible for meeting requirements of safety procedures for all programming and field trips
• Must be able to drive and have a valid driver’s license.
• Work cooperatively with the child’s parents and family members.
• Must have open ongoing communication with Respite Manager and the Director of Respite and Recreation.
• Must be able to maintain and foster a cooperative work relationship with peers and management team.
• Maintain the ability to meet the physical requirements of this position as related to duties at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by the President / CEO.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and team members.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Maintain professional and courteous demeanor.
• Identify concerns, generate and evaluate alternate solutions and make sound recommendations.

Education and Experience Requirements :

• Minimum High School Diploma required, some college preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a current Florida’s Driver’s License and state minimum requirements for auto insurance.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with neurodiverse individual and / or one (1) year of providing direct care.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions :

• Must remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 20 pounds across office for various needs.
• Driving to project sites, which may include walking, ascending / descending and / or position self to perform inspections and observations as related to duties of this position.
• Primary working conditions are typical for an in the field work requiring remaining stationary for an extended period of time;

frequent use of computers and standard office equipment.

The ability to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, adjust focus, and observe details at close and distant range.

We have a culture of compassionate team members and excellent Benefits :

• Affordable Comprehensive Medical Insurance
• FREE Dental / Vision Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance & Disability
• Bonus Days Off the week before New Year’s Day
• Holiday, Vacation, PTO
• Retirement Plan
• Referral Bonuses
30+ days ago