Job Purpose:

The Adult Day Training Program Direct Support Professional (DSP) works with highly experienced staff in a team atmosphere to facilitate the Adult Day Training programs by providing direct supervision, supporting participants, developing Implementation plans, and collecting and interpreting data for goal attainment.

The DSP will utilize evidence-based practices for individuals with ASD and related developmental disabilities to assist participants and carry out the goals of the program. The successful candidate will actively participate and assist participants during volunteer projects and instructional classes while out in the community and on-site. In addition, the DSP will actively participate in a variety of physical activities in support of recreation as a therapy. These activities take place at The Els Center of Excellence® and in community-based settings.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide continuous direct support to, and supervision of, program participants through coaching, modeling, and hands-on support.
• Maintain knowledge of all program participants’ medical, physical, communication and behavioral needs/concerns.
• Follow behavioral and safety program procedures to ensure participants’ safety.
• Provide direct and continuous supervision of program participants during activities, instructional classes, lessons, volunteer projects, transition times to and from locations.
• Actively participate directly with the participants in all program activities during scheduled work hours.
• Assist program volunteers during program activities.
• Report all concerns, accidents, and/or incidents to Adult Day Training Program Coordinator or the Program Director as written in the policies and procedures manual.
• Ability to assume van driver or attendant duties as needed.
• Track and monitors van usage, mileage, preventive maintenance, gas and cleanliness.
• Communicate with participant parents, guardians, and/or caregivers to develop implementation plan.
• Collect, document, and maintain participant data for programs.
• Work directly with the Adult Day Training Coordinator and Instructors to keep up to date with program schedules including off-site trips, structured activities, learning experiences, special guests, and arrangement of activities.
• Provide feedback about activities and outings.
• Maintain physical environment for program activity.
• Ensure a safe physical environment for all.

Required Qualifications/Work Environment:

• High School diploma or equivalent plus some experience as a caregiver.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with children or adults with ASD or other developmental disabilities.
• Ability to complete and receive certificate in professional crisis management program after hire.
• Work is performed in a classroom setting on the Els for Autism Campus.
• Schedule is Monday-Friday.
• Dress is workplace casual.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years’ experience in a similar capacity working with children, youth and/or adults with ASD or other developmental disabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work or Human Services.
• RBT certification
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or HeartSaver and CPR certification
• Valid Florida Driver’s License, with the ability to drive.

Els for Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Els for Autism is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace, where diversity is valued and all individuals, regardless of background, identity, or ability, are respected and provided equal opportunities for success. To learn more, please visit elsforautism.org.

Job Purpose

This position serves as a Personal Care Aide (“PCA”) with a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification to work with other experienced staff in a team atmosphere to support individuals with (ASD) and related developmental disabilities to facilitate program and individual goals.

The PCA will need to be able to actively participate and assist participants and program volunteers during volunteer projects, physical activities, and instructional classes, both on-site and out in the community. 

In addition to the responsibilities of a PCA, the CNA will also provide guidance and support in medical related instances to ensure high-quality service delivery and client safety and care within the Adult Day Training (ADT) program.

This position is Part time – 29 hours per week: Monday-Friday Day Shift

RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct support

• Provide continuous direct supervision and support to program participants with daily living skills through coaching, modeling, and hands-on instructional support
• Assist program participants with individual needs including activities of daily living, personal care, feeding and hygiene as needed
• Document services delivered in accordance with Els for Autism Foundation® policies and procedures.
• Provide direct and continuous supervision of program participants during activities, mealtimes, instructional classes, lessons with special guests, volunteer projects, transition to and from locations, loading and unloading into vehicles either on campus or while out in the community to ensure participant safety and well being. 
• Report all concerns, accidents and/or incidents as directed; completing written reports as needed/assigned  
• Collect, document, and maintain participant data including daily progress reports

Personal Care Aide

• Maintain knowledge of all program participants’ medical, physical, communication, and behavioral needs/concerns
• Assist participants with activities of daily living as needed
• Help prepare, set up, maintain, clean and break down program spaces, supplies, and equipment to ensure a safe and organized environment 

Certified Nursing Assistant Responsibilities

• Monitor participant’s health conditions, including implementing seizure protocols and provide care during medical events
• Administer medications and document treatments following all state and APD requirements
• Administer standard precautions and infection control standards
• Observe and document any client physical and/or behavioral changes in addition to documenting health observations and care provided

Required Qualifications and Experience

• HS diploma or equivalent and must be a Certified Nursing Assistant with a valid Florida certification 
• At least 1 year experience as a CNA working with youth and/or adults with Autism or other developmental disabilities
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certification
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• 2 years of experience in a paid position working with adults with Autism or other developmental disabilities
• PCA certification
• Experience working as a behavioral assistant or technician with individuals with ASD
• Demonstrated ability to support verbal and non verbal participants
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• PCM (Professional Crisis Management) trained 

Work Environment

• Potential exposure to accidents, illness or injury
• Interact indoors or outside – in office or program environments across campus
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changing priorities 
• May require flexible scheduling 

Els for Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Els for Autism is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace, where diversity is valued and all individuals, regardless of background, identity, or ability, are respected and provided equal opportunities for success. To learn more, please visit elsforautism.org.

Job Purpose:

The Personal Care Aide (“PCA”) will utilize evidence-based practices for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related developmental disabilities to assist participants and carry out the goals of the program. The PCA will need to be able to actively participate and assist participants in a variety of physical activities such as fitness, swimming, and golf both on campus at The Els Center of Excellence® and off- campus during outings across community-based settings.

Duties: 

• Provide continuous direct support to program participants through coaching, modeling, and hands-on instructional support
• Assist program participants with all specific needs including activities of daily living, personal care, and hygiene as needed
• Document services delivered in accordance with Els for Autism Foundation® policies and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of all program participants’ medical, physical, communication, and behavioral needs/concerns
• Provide direct and continuous supervision of program participants during activities, instructional classes, lessons special guests, volunteer projects, either on campus or while out in the community
• Communicate with participant parents, guardians, and/or caregivers under the direct guidance of the Adult Services Program Coordinator or Associate Director of Adult Services
• Assist Program Coordinator and Instructor with planning, implementing and facilitating program activities and outings including assisting program volunteers as needed
• Create a safe space for participants, staff, and volunteers by monitoring and maintaining of the physical environment to include set up and break down physical environment for program activity
• Collect, document, and maintain participant data for programs

Team
Successful applicant will be working with a program team of 30 graduate/doctoral level professionals and highly experienced staff in a team atmosphere to facilitate programs, provide direct supervision, and support participants in daily living skills.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent and some experience in a caregiver role
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certification
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Must complete and receive a certificate in the professional crisis management (PCM) program upon hire

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• 1+ years’ experience working with children, youth, and/or adults with ASD or related developmental disabilities

Work hours are Monday-Friday.

Els for Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Els for Autism is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace, where diversity is valued and all individuals, regardless of background, identity, or ability, are respected and provided equal opportunities for success. To learn more, please visit elsforautism.org.