SummaryWork with individuals with disabilities respectfully and sensitively, promoting a participant-friendly, safe, and professional environment. Provide training to participants in personal, social, communication, vocational, and leisure/recreational areas related to their individual goals, using methods and activities that will assist them in working towards their maximum level of independence.QualificationsEducation: High School Diploma or GEDExperience: A minimum of one year’s experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.Position Requirements Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Competency in interpersonal relations and customer serviceResponsibilities Guide consumers in activities that facilitate daily living skills, appropriate social behavior, recreational and leisure skills, and development of peer relationships.Attend to personal care needs of consumers as required.Monitor and maintain the cleanliness of the program area environment, equipment, and supplies to ensure the safety of consumers and staff.Ensure client attendance is taken daily in the morning and afternoon.All MedPass-trained employees will distribute needed medications and administer tube feedings (if trained) by Agency for Persons with Disabilities and Easter Seals Southwest Florida standards.Complete daily participant progress documentation or any related relevant documentation.Complete all mandated training as required by Easter Seals Southwest Florida.Maintain required annual training hours for the position.Drive assigned routes for picking up and taking home consumers safely and on time.Comply with Easter Seals policies and procedures utilizing the highest personal and professional ethics and behavior standards. Demonstrate good judgment, diplomacy, courtesy, and effective communication while working at Easter Seals or representing the organization.Other duties as assigned.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Easterseals Southwest Florida is dedicated to providing exceptional service to children, youth and adults with disabilities as well as support to their families. We offer the highest quality of care throughout our clients’ lives so they can enjoy access, opportunities and more dynamic life choices. The agency was founded in 1946 and for more than 76 years has offered therapies, services and enrichments across our region.
Through public and private funding as well as philanthropy, Easterseals administers a variety of therapies -- occupational, physical, speech and more -- as well as educational opportunities for the young and not-so-young: The Lily School Pre-K, ABA Academy, VIP High School, Adult Employment Services & Day Training as well as enrichment programs in art, music and performing arts. Community partnerships enhance offerings and include equine therapy at InStride Therapy and projects in organic farming with Operation Eco Vets garden on the Easterseals campus. Therapists are also actively enhancing therapies and services within the autism spectrum, allowing Easterseals to serve this growing community.
Easterseals SWFL strives to be an Employer-of-Choice and is proud to offer our employees a rich, comprehensive and competitive benefits package including, but not limited to, options for a medical plan, dental and/or vision plans, paid time off, 403B retirement plan, and paid holidays.