Overview

At Jessica & Friends Community we offer faith-based support and services for individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities.

What we offer:

• Pay Rate: $15-$18 per hour based on experience
• Employee Benefits
• Weekly Pay

Available Shifts:

• Part Time
• Full Time
• Weekends
• On-Call

Responsibilities:

• Provide age and functionally appropriate program activities that include but are not limited to assistance, training, and general support.
• Assist in the development and implementation of goal plans as directed.
• Correctly and accurately record an individual’s activity and progress on service notes, goal and behavior plans, community outing sheets, and other forms as required.
• Assist individuals with purchases and maintenance of funds.
• Assist individuals with everyday activities such as food preparation following nutritional requirements and proper food storage guidelines, kitchen duties, teaching of appropriate skills, and monitoring eating.
• Follow daily personal care plans for the individuals such as bathing, toileting, grooming, and dressing.
• Assist individuals in room care and general house cleaning.
• Complete assigned housekeeping tasks and maintain general upkeep of the home and document thoroughly in the cleaning checklist.
• Supervise general group activities for the individuals
• Report medical observations and concerns to the house manager.
• Document all medical occurrences.
• Handle emergencies based on organizational protocols.
• Once fully trained in medication administration, you will be responsible for properly administering medication to individuals as prescribed by their providers.
• Communicate with the house manager, assistant manager, lead staff, and other staff through the staff book.
• Transport individuals to and from activities and other programs, using company vehicles and personal vehicles as necessary.
• Assist with maintenance of agency vehicles.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and in-service training as scheduled.
• Participate and complete at least 24 hours of training annually as required by regulations.

Minimum requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate

Preferred, but not required:

• Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Home Health Aide/Home Care
• Direct Support Professional experience in other settings
• Personal Care Assistance (PCA)

If you are still interested and would like to know more, we would love to speak with you. Apply today to be scheduled for an interview!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 19 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 18 years of age?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person