At Ability Beyond, we discover, build and celebrate the ability in all people. Our organization is dedicated to empowering every person, no matter their ability, to have the opportunity to live, work and thrive as an integral part of their community. We are currently looking for Enhanced Floaters to join our Greater Bristol team! In this position, our direct care staff will be responsible for providing reinforcement and relief (R&R) to a designated group of programs that have been determined to require enhanced support.

Why should you join our team?

• Extensive paid training and certification program
• Generous benefit package (medical, dental, PTO, etc.)
• Flexible work schedules and overtime available
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• A culture of appreciation, respect, and teamwork
• An opportunity to have a positive impact in the lives of others!

What makes Ability Beyond a unique place to grow?

• We offer a wide range of growth opportunities within our agency. Through our Pathways program, full time employees have the ability to undergo a mentor and supervision program, behavior specialty, or our Direct Support Professional certification course.
• With our mentorship-matching program, we give our employees a mentor who come in as a part of our Interim Floater Talent Pool, a unique position that offers new employees the opportunity to really learn about all of our programs.
• We have various programs such as independent living, a robust day program, and have an extensive career development network.
• Through Breathe Equality, our employee resource group we ensure our employees have a place where they can belong.
• Recently launched, our Grow Beyond initiative spotlights our growth opportunities and stories to show how you can level up in your career.

• THUR & F 1P-10P, SAT 9A-9P (30 hours weekly)

• $20/hour
• Shift and weekend hourly incentives! ($2-$7 per hour)

What are the responsibilities of a Direct Care Floater?

• 
  Float as needed between several residential group homes
• Helping with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene or cooking, bathing or toileting, and arranging and transporting residents to appointments.
• Participate in community activities such as sports, going to the movies, shopping, walking in the park, doing crafts, etc.
• Having maximum flexibility and willingness to pick up in our identified programs at the time
• Willingness to work in a collaborative capacity with programs experiencing staffing challenges and generating ideas to support the staffing challenge.
• Willing to work with diverse populations and willingness to adapt to different programs when needed.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license & vehicle
• Prior experience working with adults with disabilities preferred
• Comfortable and open to working with complex medical and behavioral needs

To see the day in the life of our Ability Beyond heroes, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk2TezhPHro