Job Description
Live-In Support Professional
Reports To: Director of Services
Location: Client's Residence in the Lutz area - 33558
Employment Status: Full-Time Live-In
Position Summary
The Live-In Support Professional provides direct care, supervision, and support to an individual with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges in a residential setting. The primary goal of this position is to promote independence, dignity, health, safety, and community inclusion while implementing individualized support plans and behavior support strategies.
The Live-In Support Professional resides in the home and serves as a positive role model, helping the individual develop daily living skills, maintain a safe environment, participate in community activities, and achieve personal goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Personal Support
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed, including:
- Personal hygiene
- Grooming
- Dressing
- Meal preparation
- Medication reminders and monitoring (as permitted by policy)
- Promote independence by encouraging the individual to complete tasks to the greatest extent possible.
- Maintain respect, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.
Behavioral Support
- Implement behavior support plans as developed by behavioral professionals and the support team.
- Utilize positive behavior support techniques and de-escalation strategies.
- Monitor and document behavioral incidents accurately and timely.
- Recognize triggers and warning signs of behavioral escalation.
- Maintain a calm, professional demeanor during behavioral crises.
- Follow agency procedures regarding crisis intervention and emergency response.
Household Management
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized living environment.
- Assist with grocery shopping and meal planning.
- Ensure household supplies are adequately stocked.
- Support budgeting and basic money-management skills when appropriate.
- Report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
Community Integration
- Assist the individual in accessing community activities and resources.
- Provide transportation to appointments, recreational activities, employment, educational programs, and other community events as authorized.
- Encourage participation in social, recreational, and community activities.
Health and Safety
- Monitor the individual's physical and emotional well-being.
- Attend medical, behavioral, and support-plan meetings when required.
- Maintain current CPR, First Aid, and any required certifications.
- Follow infection control, emergency preparedness, and safety procedures.
- Immediately report accidents, injuries, neglect, abuse, exploitation, or unusual incidents in accordance with agency policies and state regulations.
Documentation
- Complete required daily logs, progress notes, behavior reports, medication records, and incident reports accurately and on time.
- Maintain documentation in compliance with agency, Medicaid, APD, and state requirements.
- Participate in team meetings and trainings as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
- Experience supporting individuals with behavioral challenges preferred.
- Valid Florida Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
- Ability to pass Level 2 Background Screening.
- CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
- Ability to work independently while maintaining professional boundaries.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Understanding of developmental disabilities and person-centered supports.
- Knowledge of positive behavior support and crisis prevention techniques.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to document accurately and objectively.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond appropriately during emergencies.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Compassionate, patient, and dependable.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and assist individuals with mobility needs.
- Ability to accompany individuals on community outings and recreational activities.
- Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.
Working Conditions
- Employee resides in the individual's home according to agreed-upon live-in arrangements.
- Schedule may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- On-call responsibilities may be required.
- Exposure to occasional challenging behaviors, including verbal aggression, property destruction, or other behavioral incidents.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with APD Waiver services.
- Training in Safety Care, or other approved crisis intervention programs.
- Experience implementing behavior support plans and collecting behavioral data.
Mission of the Position:
To support individuals with developmental disabilities in living safe, meaningful, and independent lives while promoting dignity, choice, community inclusion, and personal growth.
This description will be customized for candidate expanded to include specific APD Residential Habilitation requirements, sleep-time expectations, and compensation/room-and-board arrangements.
Company Description
Positive, caring organization, with flexible schedules and opportunities. Additional work hours possible.
