Direct Support Professional; DSP - Howell Branch Court

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Howell Branch Court

Central Florida Communities, Inc.

Winter Park, FL 32792

About the Company:

Central Florida Communities, Inc. (CFC) has warm, welcoming, home-inspired facilities and programs for individuals with developmental disabilities in Orange, Brevard, Lake and Seminole counties.

CFC operates three 64-bed Intermediate Care Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled (ICF/DD’s):
Howell Branch Court, Lake View Court, and Washington Square. As a member of our staff, you will be a part of one of these living centers and provide vital around-the-clock care, which includes nursing and medical oversight, to our residents.

Facility Name and Address:

Howell Branch Court

3672 Howell Branch Ct, Winter Park, FL 32792

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$18.50 Hourly

Access to Perks at Work and Wellness Programs

Generous Paid Time Off and Flexible Work Schedules

Great Opportunities for Growth and Educational Assistance

Purpose:

This position directly supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It helps with everyday tasks such as ADL’s—including daily grooming, meal service, risk mitigation, and following any applicable behavioral management plans as defined by the resident’s individual needs. The DSP actively engages with individuals at all times and provides all necessary supports to meet their needs, including all direct care and service requirements.

The DSP follows the Active Treatment/Programming schedule.

A DSP identifies hazards or dangerous behaviors in the environment and takes immediate action to avoid, mitigate, or eliminate them, and reports hazardous conditions or unsafe behaviors. The DSP ensures the safety of self, residents/consumers, co‑workers, families, guardians, and visitors at all times.

Documentation responsibilities include implementing electronic and paper records of training needs, programming, incident reporting, data collection, and behavioral observations.

Required

Qualification:

High School Diploma or equivalent education is required.
Must be 18 years of age or older.

Preferred Qualifications:

Six months’ experience working with intellectual/developmental disability populations is preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent bending and standing

Required Materials:

• Resume
• 3 Personal References

Drug Free Workplace

New hires are subject to random drug testing. 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, comply 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 to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents must 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

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.