OPEN POSITIONS

Maintenance Manager – FT

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consistently maintains the up keeping, cleanliness of LARC’s physical structures, equipment, vehicles, machinery and campus; making the necessary repairs.
• Responsible for securing the LARC main campus facility at the end of the day.
• Follow-up on maintenance and renovation needs of buildings, machinery, vehicles and properties.
• Review, prioritize and respond to maintenance requests submitted by staff in a timely manner.
• Provides recommendations and effectively implements appropriate safety measures and devices.
• Orders all janitorial supplies for LARC facilities. Maintains current inventory and distributes supplies to programs upon request.
• Ability to identify issues and determine repairs that are needed.
• Ability to plan maintenance schedules for building systems.
• Regularly uses a computer to answer emails, complete orders for supplies and check status of work orders via an excel spreadsheet.
• Will assist in off-duty hours if needed and possible for critical situations.

 

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Effectively collaborates and communicates with front-line staff, department heads and programs participants in a respectful manner.
• High mechanical aptitude and general knowledge of electricity and the workings of electrical equipment, plumbing and carpentry.
• Able to use office equipment including a telephone, and a computer with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook for email and the internet to place orders for supplies.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or (GED) required. Three or more years of maintenance experience preferred. Maintenance experience may include construction or maintenance of buildings.  Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.

PAY RANGE: $16.00 – $20.00 (depending on experience)

BACKGROUND SCREENING:  Level II, local law and driver license background screening.

 

Employment Training Specialist -FT

REPORTS TO: Director of Community Support Services

RESPONSIBILITIES:
LARC, Inc., is seeking a full time Employment Training Specialist to provide Supported Employment services for individuals with varying levels of intellectual, cognitive, emotional and physical differences.  This role will be a great fit for you if you are passionate about making a difference and helping others maximize their independence and employment success.  Employment Training Specialist services provides training of Supported Employment, Employment Services, On the Job Training (OJT) and Work Based Learning Experiences services for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) customers and Transition Students ages 14-21.  This includes job readiness training, job placement, job training/coaching to individuals with developmental and other disabilities, self-advocacy, and VR Career Camps for students.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Proficient with computers, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Four years’ experience or employment in a public vocational rehabilitation program; experience in job coaching, or counseling; or other related experience working with persons with disabilities. Or combined college studies in a related field and work experience.  A valid Florida driver’s license, proof of insurance and dependable transportation is required. Must also be able to pass a level II background screening and DMV background check.

KEY COMPETENCIES:
Positive attitude and ability to balance competing priorities, fast deadlines and high standards in all that you do.  Productivity driven with a focus on measurable results.  Goal oriented with a deadline mindset.  Excellent written and oral communication skills.  Attention to detail and concern for accuracy.  Naturally collaborative with strong listening skills.  Commitment to company values and beliefs to uphold and commensurate LARC’s Mission.

PAY RANGE: $15.00 – $20.00 per hour (depending on experience)

BACKGROUND SCREENING:  Level II, local law and driver license background screening.

 

Supported Living Skills Trainer

REPORTS TO: Director of Community Support Services

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides Supported Living Coaching services for Medicaid Waiver aka iBudget. Supported Living Coaching services provide training and assistance to help support recipients living in their own homes or apartments with independent living skills. Supported Living Coach provides services to individuals including locating appropriate housing; the acquisition, retention, or improvement of skills related to activities of daily (e.g., personal hygiene and grooming); household chores; meal preparation; shopping; personal finance; and the social and adaptive skills necessary to enable recipients to reside on their own. Maintains all required documentation per standards. Completes all required documentation in a timely manner. Work hours may fluctuate due to individual client routines and needs. Keeps immediate supervisor informed daily of any changes (including behavioral), problems, needs, and issues. On call 24 hours. Disciplined individual able to structure a person’s daily life. Mentoring, modeling appropriate social behaviors. Able to work with little supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in education, rehabilitative science, business or a related degree or an Associate’s Degree or two years of college and two years of documented direct experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities or have one year of college from an accredited college or university and three years of documented direct experience in working with recipients with developmental disabilities or four years of direct professional experience in working with recipients with developmental disabilities may substitute for college on a year for year basis and a valid high school diploma. A valid Florida driver’s license and dependable transportation is required. Must be certified in CPR, First Aid, and HIV/Aids, or able to be trained in same. Experience and Supported Living pre-certification preferred. Flexible hours may include some evenings, weekends and/or holidays.

BACKGROUND SCREENING: Level II, local law and driver license background screening.

START DATE: Immediate Opening

To apply:

Email resume or letter to [email protected] 

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