• Job Description

  Req#: 1729

  LIMITED-TIME OFFER! We're giving out $3,500 Summer Hiring Bonus for Lead Direct Support Professionals in Brandon — but only until July 30th!
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  Company Overview:
  Quest, Inc. makes a difference in the lives of nearly 600 people each day. For over 60 years, Quest, Inc. has been committed to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing a path to independence, community inclusion, and empowerment. We are a trusted name in offering compassionate, quality support services, and we invite you to be a part of our team. To see more of what Quest, Inc. has to offer, click here!
  
  Company Values, Mission, and Vision:
  At Quest, Inc., our mission is to help people with developmental disabilities experience a full life. We are guided by the vision to provide lifelong services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

  
  Benefits:
  Quest, Inc. provides medical, dental, vision, accident, prescription drug, flexible spending accounts, vision, 401(K) with company match, PTO, life insurance, disability insurance, EAP and student loan repayment.

  Responsibilities

  • Masters all skills and competencies of Direct Support Professionals(DSP)
  • Completes cleaning and ensures DSPs follow cleaning schedules for each shift
  • Coordinates transportation of clients to ADT and outings, to include driving Quest vans/buses when needed
  • Provides input to Staffing Coordinator for Performance Evaluations of DSPs
  • Assist Staffing Coordinator to ensure adequate ratio coverage on all shifts, to include working the floor when needed
  • Assist Staffing Coordinator with training of DSPs, to include on-boarding of new staff
  • Coordinates the daily schedule to ensure activities schedules are followed, and scheduled tasks occur in a timely manner
  • Assist in coordination and implementation of outings and activities as requested, to include Birthday Parties and other special events
  • Assist QIDPs with collection and calculation of monthly data sheets, replace data sheets as assigned
  • Assist QIDPs with maintenance of personal inventory, programming, and therapeutic equipment of persons served
  • Restocks direct care supplies and ensures proper usage of supplies
  • Completes monthly safety tasks as assigned
  • Ensures a safe environment to prevent injury to clients and staff
  • Complete work orders as needed for IT and Maintenance
  • Attends and participates in training and meetings
  • Ensures all Quest’s policies and procedures are followed
  • Reports to work during inclement weather to ensure client ratios are met
  • Complete all other duties as assigned

  Qualifications

  • High school diploma and must be 18 years or older required
  • At least one-year experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities required
  • AA degree in Human Services Field preferred
  • Supervisory experience preferred
  • CNA preferred
  • A degree in Human Services field preferred
  • Florida Driver’s License with no more than two moving violations in the past three years
  • Able to work in the US and not require Visa Sponsorship from our company now or in the future
  • Effectively communicate at all levels, write, and speak English using acceptable grammar, punctuation, and spelling, understand and follow multi-steps written and verbal instructions
  • Use functional math, analyze, and assess data, and determine appropriate actions
  • Organize and prioritize workflow to meet deadlines
  • Work independently without constant supervision and complete work tasks to completion
  • Gather and analyze information in crisis situations, and make immediate decisions
  • Be flexible and work in a variety of settings
  • Problem-solve and use good judgement when making decisions
  • Conduct self in a professional and courteous manner
  • Keep information confidential and refrain from gossip, set appropriate professional boundaries with all staff
  • Proficiently use a computer
  • Delegate work to maximize efficiency
  • Develop staff for further growth opportunities in the company

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

• About the company

  Quest Inc. provides a range of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in Central Florida.

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