PARAPROFESSIONAL / DRIVER

About our agency:

The Arc of South Florida Inc. is a nonprofit private agency serving the community since 1953. Our mission is to ensure the rights of all persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities through effective advocacy and to provide specialized programs and services to help clients lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. We believe in the potential of each individual's ability to live, work, learn and play in their communities. Are you looking for a job where what you do makes an impact in your community? Are you seeking a position that makes you feel good about the work you do every day and where you know you are making a difference, even behind the scenes? Working at The Arc is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, passion, and commitment to helping people with disabilities, families, and the community, you might be what we are looking for.

Specific Duties - including but not limited to:

1. Initiate interactions with children.
2. Lead small groups.
3. Participate in all aspects of care of children including diapering, feeding and positioning.
4. Incorporate therapy recommendations into daily routine under supervision of teacher.
5. Use developmentally appropriate practices.
6. Assist teacher in implementing curriculum through school program curricula.
7. Assist teacher in implementing the Family Support Plan or Education Plan.

B. Van Responsibilities:

1. Transport children to and from school safely and punctually.
2. Do “the sweep” to check for all children at the end of each ride.
3. Follow all established procedures including Birth-Two Standards Transportation Policies and any additional Agency, Project Thrive or ACE Academy policies.
4. Complete all required paperwork including Child Sign-In/Sign-Out Sheets mileage, gas receipts, and repair receipts.
5. Utilize teachnology appropriately as relates to transportation.
6. Comply with all safe driving operations and rules and understand that GPS monitoring can track all driving behaviors and locations.
7. Ensure the van is in compliance with all safety inspections and emissions requirements and cooperate with Van Coordinator regarding insurance and registration regulations.
8. Maintain cleanliness of van at all times.
9. Maintain a clean driving record.
10. Ensure van is only used for agency transportation purposes.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Complete DCF Training hours in a specified period of time
• First Aid/Infant/Child CPR within the required time frame of the specific program.
• Bilingual (Preferred)
• Level 2 Background check and drug test
• Authorization to work in the USA
• Must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.

What we offer:

• Professional Training Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and Bereavement
• Life Insurance
• Several Supplemental Insurance Policies
• Retirement Plan – 403B
• Family-friendly environment
• The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Community and the Organization

Job Type: Full-time

COVID-19 considerations:
The Arc of South Florida, Inc. follows all DCF and CDC guidelines for COVID safety.

EEOC: The Arc of South Florida Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.