Job Title: Specialized Personal Attendant

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $18-$20. Starting pay will be based on experience. Pay will be increased as assigned trainings are completed.

This is a 28 hour shift scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday from 3 PM to 10 PM.

Expectations

Specialized Personal Attendant provides direct service and support to individuals receiving Supported Living Services by working closely with all paid and unpaid companions/support persons and circles of support. Our current need is to fill Specialized Personal Attendant positions with a behavioral-prone consumer in East Sacramento. This role will be responsible for:

• Provides crisis prevention/intervention services to those served.
• Monitors people supported for symptoms of escalation, crisis, medication side effects, and intervenes when necessary.
• Assists with life activities and choices such as meal preparation, household chores, and shopping. Specialized Personal Attendants are not housekeepers and should involve the person he/she supports in all tasks, as the person is able.
• Assists with communication needs in whatever manner needed (e.g., speaking, writing, reading, emailing, and facilitated communication)
• Ensures that the physical, health, and safety needs are being met.
• Supports people in making informed decisions about their daily activities without interfering with their choice and self-direction.
• Assists in developing and carrying out goals and objectives, including education and training.
• Assists with any community activities in which he/she is involved.
• Maintain and track a person’s expenditures, working within a person’s budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two continuous years of experience working with individuals with I/DD, and one year specifically working with complex behaviors.
• Flexible interpersonal skills.
• Good judgment.
• Willing to participate in ongoing training and education.
• Able to lift/move up to 150 pounds.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable vehicle.
• CA driver license.
• Current California auto insurance.
• Clean driving record.

Required Trainings

This position requires additional/specialized company-provided training to be completed within 30 days of hire, which includes:

• Pro-ACT 2-day training, to be renewed annually.
• Safe Blocking®—the only trauma-informed, restraint-free blocking technique.
• CPR/First Aid.

In addition, three company-provided learning modules to be completed within 60 days of hire with all remaining modules to be completed within 6 months. Other learning modules will be developed and assigned as necessary. The list of learning module options are as follows:

• Autism
• Autism and Sensory Processing
• Challenging Behaviors
• Understanding Difficult Behaviors
• All Behavior is Meaningful
• Jumping into the Chaos of things
• Intensive Interaction
• Trauma Informed Care

Benefits (for full-time employees)

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Vacation / Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• On-the-job training

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid sick time
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 18 years old?
• Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a crime? If yes, provide details.
• Do you have a reliable vehicle?
• This is a M, T, Th, & F shift from 3 PM to 10 PM. Does this schedule work for you, or do you have any scheduling conflicts?
• Please describe any experience you may have working with adults that have intellectual and developmental disabilities who engage in physical aggression.

Experience:

• Direct Support: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person