A Float is a Direct Support Professional that has the leadership skills and direct care experience to be able to work at multiple homes. The ability to be flexible in work different location and shifts.
Qualifications
To work as a Direct Support Professional, you must have a strong interest in supporting others and show compassion and empathy. Reliability and consistency is essential to excelling as a DSP.
High School Diploma or GED
Prefer medical background, hospital experience, STNA and vent/trach experience
Benefits
About Sunshine:
Sunshine Communities, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Northwest Ohio supporting individuals with developmental disabilities through residential, vocational, clinical, therapeutic, and recreational services. In addition to programs on campus, Sunshine individuals and staff operate Georgette’s Grounds, a coffee and breakfast/lunch restaurant and Sunshine Studios, an art studio space and gift store offering classes to individuals and the community in downtown Maumee.
Sunshine Communities, founded in 1950, provides services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The array of services offered includes residential, vocational and recreational. Our mission is to create community among people with IDD, their families, friends and staff. We do this by offering services that enable all of us to build relationships through mutual caring and growth.
Sunshine Communities offers life-enriching opportunities that celebrate and nurture each individual’s unique abilities, interests and dreams, allowing them to find their place in the community.
Sunshine Communities’ Core Offerings:
• Intermediate Care Facility, for individuals with high medical and/or behavioral needs
• Vocational Center, offering an array of enrichment and employment opportunities
• Supported Living, providing supports within the individual’s home
• Family Care Homes, for community living opportunities
• Community Recreation
• Community Employment for those who desire competitive employment
• Supported Employment
• Transportation Services to and from home and work
Sunshine Communities also operates:
• Georgette’s Grounds & Gifts – A fair-trade coffee and gift shop
• Sunshine Studios – Offers a storefront of art and classes for the community, all while employing Sunshine artists with developmental disabilities who teach about and sell their art.
