Position Overview: In this role you will work with residents on a daily basis implementing programs and procedures for them, teaching them new life skills, and running behavior programs. This role is responsible for maintaining the flow of daily life for the person(s) they are working with to help achieve the highest quality of life possible.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with residents interactions such as: daily living activities, recreational activities, community outings, administer medication, accompany clients to appointments.
- Excellent communication with residents, staff and supervisors (both written and verbal)
- Attends meetings and inservices as requested
- Ability to accept direction and instructions from supervisors
- Assist appropriately in crisis situations, following program guidelines and being responsible for residents’ safety and whereabouts.
- Assist residents with maintaining a clean and healthy living environment including food preparation
- Able to run programs as directed, staying up to date on programming, recording data and knowledge and use of reinforcement principles.
- Maintains punctuality and works the minimum number of shifts required
- Passionate about helping others with a positive attitude
Qualifications:
- DHS Background study clearance
- Related experience in human services is preferred but not required (intellectual disabilities or other vulnerable populations)
- Fully Vaccinated for Covid-19
- Some college/College credits
Benefits:
- Competitive pay and Full-Time benefits (Blue Cross Insurance, 2 weeks annual vac, and 56 hours annual sick time, free life, and disability insurance)
- Gain valuable experience in related fields (nursing, OT, PT, communication, ABA therapy)
- Growth opportunities
- Build lasting relationships
- Meals provided while you work
- Tuition Assistance up to $1,000 per year
- Extensive training
- Ability to Participate in Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Through the Government)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.03 - $21.53 per hour
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Overnight shift
- Rotating weekends
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person