Engineer Summer Jobs in Gainesville, FL (NOW HIRING)

SUMMARY

Provides students with developmental disabilities support and services as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow daily scheduled activities plan for individuals assigned within the facility.

Promote, establish and maintain a clean, safe training, therapeutic and supportive environment.

Demonstrate through programming data that clients in assigned departments have learned new skills enhancing quality of life, self esteem, independent functioning, and community inclusion.

Communicate to Services Manager in a timely manner concerns of client training activities.

Provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities to ensure maximum program participation.

Give feedback to Services Manager ensuring services are responsive to clients needs and choices.

Demonstrate flexibility necessary to maximize training and productivity. Flexibility includes methods and hours.

Project a positive image of the Association as reflected to customers, general public, co-workers, and assigned clients.

Demonstrate efficient, safe manner when performing duties and with Association and customer property, vehicles, and equipment. Ensure assigned clients do the same.

Maintain and submit accurate documentation and reports as required. (i.e. training, production, time records, programming data, payment records, etc.) by specific deadlines.

Assist with the needs of total care clients (changing, showering, dressing, etc.)

Demonstrate a professional manner which creates a role model for clients. Train clients in the following professional and socialization skills:

A. Personal hygiene

B. Self esteem

C. Dealing with reality

D. Adapting to change

E. Making long range choices

F. Learning to make independent choices

G. Experiencing freedom from unnecessary anxiety

H. Developing concern for other

I. Developing relationships with other

J. Enjoying emotional stability

K. Being a productive member of their community

L. Independence in a work area.

M. Attendance and punctuality

N. Positive attitude.

Oversee assembly/socialization activities of clients, and off-site clients if needed.

Give feedback to Services Manager ensuring services are responsive to clients needs and choices.

Maintain confidentiality of all clients personal data.

Implement training programs developed by the Services Manager.

Keep Services Manager aware of updates and changes needed on individual training programs.

Participate in In-service.

Promote compliance with Association rules and regulations and work toward a consistent team approach with other staff.

Other duties as assigned

The example of work as listed in this job description are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assigned clients.

SAFETY

CARC-Advocates for Citizens with Disabilities, Inc. is committed to the highest safety standards. The responsibilities of the position include compliance with all company and government safety regulations and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Florida drivers license with a safe driving record and a current in date CPR. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent, and two years of related experience. Prefer experience with individuals having developmental disabilities. Ability to be innovative and organized while working cooperatively with generic services in the community. Meet State of Florida Department of Children & Families guidelines for Good Moral Character.