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Central Florida Communities, Inc. Habilitation Aide/Direct Support Professional in Fort Myers, Florida

About the Company:

East Coast Contract Industries provides Adult Day Training facility for individuals with developmental disabilities throughout Florida. Our programs offers valuable interactive and educational classes that teach participants how to manage a wide range of everyday tasks. Staff work with participants to convey, how to manage money, cook meals, perform household cleaning, use a computer, follow sound health and safety procedures, learn social skills, and participate in art and music expression.

The focus of ECCI is, and has always been, helping individuals reach their personal maximum potential. As a member of our highly trained staff you will be readily available with encouragement or physical aid to help individuals expand their boundaries and achieve personal growth.

Facility Name and Address:

Central Florida Contract Industries - CFCI

Sandy Park Community Center

2975 Garden Street

Fort Myers - 33916

Purpose:

This position directly supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with direct care, these include daily grooming, meal service, risk mitigation and following any applicable behavioral management plans as defined by the resident individual needs.

Essential Duties:

Assist with assessment and evaluation of each client. Assist with Adult Basic Education and Activities of Daily Living Programming for assigned clients.

Implement and document training needs including acquisition programming, data collection and behavior observations/management procedures. Carry out daily assignments provided by PTM or Director.

Participate in in-services for skill acquisition training, behavior management programming, group management and day treatment standards

Work cooperatively with Therapists to ensure implementation of therapy programs.

Assure that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools and supplies are properly stored, floors kept dry and free of unnecessary equipment to prevent accidents.

Required Qualification:

High School diploma or GED

Must be capable of operating facility vehicle and maintaining a safe driving record if designated to drive.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of one year experience working in a a related field preferred but not required.. College or vocational/technical training equal to 30 semester hours can substitute for the required experience.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

Hourly - $17.00

Working Conditions:

  • Standard use of work station

  • Repetitive use of keyboard

  • Frequent bending and standing

  • Constant noise environments

    Required Materials:

  • Resume

  • 3 Work Reference

    Drug Free Workplace

    Background Checks:

    A criminal history background check and sex offender registry check will be required for the finalist under consideration for this position.

    Equal Opportunity Employer:

    DSI Management, LLC and all supported companies, as an equal opportunity employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, disability, religion, or veteran status.

    Employment Eligibility Verification:

    If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents) to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment with the company.

    E-Verify:

    DSI Management, LLC and all supported companies use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

  • E-Verify Poster (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf) [PDF]

  • Right To Work Poster [PDF]

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