ENROLL NOW
DRE’S HAVEN’S FIRST ANNUAL VIRTUAL FASHION SHOW & AUCTION
Saturday, August 6th, 2022
NO TICKETS NECESSARY, THOUGH WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A PURCHASE AS A DONATION TO DRE’S HAVEN.
ALL ITEMS WILL BE NUMBERED AND BIDDING PRICES START AT $25.00
*JEWELRY IS $10 PER PIECE EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE STATED.
Giving Back
Staff and clients alike are committed to having a presence in the communities we serve. Whether it is hosting spring and fall festivals, Trick or Treats, Reindeer Games, holiday galas, organized charity walks or providing lunches for the healthcare heroes of Orlando Health and Advent Healthcare, Dre’s Haven celebrates and honors the dignity by making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with IDDs and their families.
TAJ & EL
JOSH, DRE, & TRE
DJ KING FIELD & ADAM
Dre’s Haven provides 100 Lunches for the Heroes of Orlando Health Central Hospital
“IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES” GALAS
TAJ & DRE
Dre (C) and his cousins “Austin (L) (also on the spectrum) and Zion(R)
DRE
Board President, Anita Whitby-Davis, (L), CEO, Taj Jones-Blount(C), and Board Vice-President, Teresa Ferguson(R)
TRE JONES, DRE’S YOUNGER BROTHER AND DRE’S HAVEN CFO
Careers at Dre's Haven
Dre's Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug-free workplace. In compliance with this, all job applicants will undergo a Level II background screening and are subject to random drug tests if employed.
Employment Opportunities
Dre's Haven is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP's). We seek several experienced, caring, and highly motivated direct care staff members for our program. Contact Dre's Haven to learn more: 229-398-8810.
Direct Support Professionals (DSP's): Provide direct support, positive direction, and assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities in their daily living activities.
- Assist with community activities and transportation
- Encourage individual's spiritual and developmental growth
- All training provided
- Full-time and part-time positions available.
We have an exciting career opportunity for two (2) Supported Employment Coaches who will provide support, job coaching, and oversight to adults with autism in their community-based employment settings and Dre's Haven's employment centers. The goal is to eventually fade the job coach out and promote independence. The schedule for the position is Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. The pay rate is $15.00/hour.
Primary Responsibilities
Operations
- Document the support given to the adult participant while coaching him/her at their work site and/or at Dre’s Haven’s employment centers.
- Follow daily and weekly activity schedule to meet the therapeutic needs of 1 – 3 participants as assigned.
- Record, update, and maintain data via Therapy relating to each participant’s performance on individual teaching and behavior support programs.
- Measure the effectiveness of programs and improvement level of participants.
- Represent Dre’s Haven in a professional manner at all times while coaching participants within the local community.
Clinical
- Collaborate with clinical staff regarding teaching and behavior support plans.
- Participate in the development of Individualized Habilitation Plans (IHPs) and Behavior Support Plans (BSPs)
- Implement all teaching and behavior support programs.
Communication and Meetings
- Maintain professional and proactive communication with parents, employers and colleagues.
- Participate in regularly scheduled individual meetings with Residential Supervisor(s) and house staff meetings for participants.
- Notify Supervisor of any situation which compromises the safe and effective operation of the program and/or participants.
Dre’s Haven Job Requirements
Education - High School Diploma required or GED equivalent; prefer some college or certification in psychology, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, human services or related course of study.
Experience - Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience working with individuals with autism or other developmentally disabled individuals in a vocational or employment setting; valid drivers’ license required with record in good standing.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, squat, kneel, stretch, stoop, and/or reach above shoulder level for extended periods (up to 30 minutes).
- Vision requirements to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to pass and maintain Professional Crisis Management (PCM) certification at a P2 level on an annual basis, including implementation of all strategies and techniques.
- Ability to move or be moved freely and quickly to ensure the safety of students/participants at all times.
Specialized Skills and Knowledge
- Sound working knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Supported Employment Development.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.
- Commitment to providing excellent customer service on a consistent basis.
- Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to effectively interact with individuals and groups, both internally and externally, in order to achieve desired results.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to implement physical techniques including personal control, crisis, and restrictive procedures as trained; may be required to provide physical assistance and/or prompting to an individual.
- Beginner to intermediate proficiency in MS Office including Word and Excel.
Employee Benefits
Dre’s Haven offers a comprehensive salary and well-rounded benefits package including medical, dental and disability insurance, and more.
Background Check
The qualified candidate must successfully complete a Level II background check, mandatory drug testing, motor vehicle check, reference checks, and completion of a medical/ health physical and Mantoux test.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement - must be fully vaccinated (including booster by 07/31/22) or receive 1 st vaccine shot by 6/30/22 and show proof of vaccination card.
