Community Horizons is assisting with recruitment for a person in the Stevens Point area. This opportunity would be great for you if have a genuine interest in helping others and some experience with individuals on the Autism spectrum. In this role, you will work with the individual in his home to assist with completing day to day tasks. This position of part of the self-directed supports program, in which you will work directly for the individual/family. This position is hired directly by the member and not through an agency.

Hours available: 9:30am – 1:30pm, Sunday – Thursday.

Wage: $12.60/hour

Tasks may include, but are not limited to:

- Completing blood sugar checks (equipment is on site, no insulin administration required)

- Providing supervision/companion care to a young man on the Autism spectrum and engage in socialization

- Assisting with meal preparation tasks and light cleaning

- Helping to pass meds (which are monitored/set out by another person)

- Some assistance with personal cares (e.g. toileting) will be required

Who we’re looking for:

- Someone who is reliable, dependable, and friendly

- An individual with some experience with persons on the Autism spectrum is preferred

- An empathetic, compassionate support person who wants to make a difference

- An acceptable background check

- Great communication skills and ability to take direction

Want to learn more about what’s available? Apply today!

Community Horizons offers support for individuals enrolled in self-directed programs through Managed Care Organizations or IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) throughout Wisconsin. Self-direction gives program participants the choice over who provides services and how they receive them. Community Horizons is not the employer on record; members make all hiring decisions with the involvement of a third-party fiscal agent responsible for payroll.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any experience working with persons on the autism spectrum?

Work Location: In person