FEATURED JOB OPENING: Christian Couple - Direct Support Professional - Group Home - Fort Myers, FL

Work 7 days on and have 7 days off. 

Direct Support Professionals on duty are ultimately accountable for ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and support through consistent compliance with Protected Harbor’s policy and procedures, requirements outlined by the iBudget Handbook, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, the Agency of Health Care Administration, and other governing agencies.

Position Summary: 

Direct Support Professionals are employees hired to oversee the day-to-day activities of the group home to promote the maximum growth of its residents intellectually, spiritually, physically, socially, emotionally, and vocationally.  Staff guide and train residents in personal hygiene and grooming, caring for their home, individual and group behavior, meal preparation, and other similar life skills. Health/Mental/Dental care responsibilities, the management of medications, transportation, and supporting the residents in their volunteer jobs and various activities are also key components required of the Direct Support Professional. 

Care of Residents and Home: 

Manage medication administration following regulatory guidelines 

Manage health/mental/dental care responsibilities for residents as necessary 

Provide training in Life skills 

Support resident's volunteering, employment, and activities 

Assist in maintaining home, grounds, and vehicle 

Ensure residents have 3 meals a day. 

Essential Functions: 

Provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which may include companion services. 

Train, supervise, and as needed, assist residents with good personal hygiene, and proper personal presentation, and encourage healthy and safe quarters maintenance, organization, laundry procedures, and housekeeping. 

Ensure residents follow daily hygiene and grooming routines and aid and training as needed.  Redirect and assist resident if not properly clean or dressed. 

Fosters positive relationship between support staff and resident 

Follow guidelines and procedures concerning supervised medication management (training required). 

Food Service responsibilities, including food preparation and educating on healthy and nutritional choices. 

Assure proper training for residents, which may include how to get along with others, selected life skill goals, fire drills, and health and safety training.  House meetings can be used as a training session. 

Conduct and document training of residents in the Daily Service Log. 

Transport residents to various appointments, volunteer opportunities, and other services as required.  

Ensure Daily Service Log, for each resident, is updated within 24 hours of providing services. 

As needed, supervise residents during special activities, group gatherings, and off-campus outings. 

Listen to residents who may need to express an opinion or concern and make a referral to management when appropriate. 

Effectively communicate with all staff regarding resident needs. 

Ensure changeover notes are written and communicated during the changeover meeting. 

Maintain confidentiality and follow all HIPPA guidelines. 

Other related duties as assigned. 

Physical Requirements 

Must be in good physical, mental, and emotional health and able to assist residents as needed. 

Able to bend, reach, lift, drive, use cleaning supplies, and assist with yard maintenance. 

General Qualifications 

Meet all the employment qualifications and pass all background screenings. This includes a Level II and Local background, and drug screenings. 

Successful completion of all initial and annual training.  

Mature Christians with personal integrity, character, and reputation and willing to model Christian values and lifestyle to the residents. 

A desire to seek and serve God and His kingdom. 

A willingness to encourage residents to grow spiritually through devotions, prayer at meals, Church Group participation, and regular church attendance. 

Education, Experience, and Skills Required 

High school diploma or higher degree. 

Must be at least 21 years of age. 

Must hold a current valid driver’s license and have a good driving record. 

Minimum of one year's experience working in a medical, nursing or experience working with recipients with developmentally disabled or has 30 semester hours, 45 quarter-hours or 720 classroom hours of college or vocational school 

Professional communication skills relating to staff, residents, vendors, and families. 

Ability to document daily activities 

Ability to manage time, set priorities, and to organize and follow structured routines. 

Must demonstrate exceptional problem-solving and customer service skills. 

Ability to work in partnership with others in a team approach.