Please note: If you do not answer the questions that go along with this ad in full, your application will not be considered.

D. is a young man diagnosed with Down Syndrome. He and his family are looking for up to two people to support him at home and in the community (90742 area) for 15 to 20 hours per week, with one person working a set schedule and another person serving as a “backup” with more flexible availability to pick up and cover shifts as needed. You will be assisting D. with daily activities, college & homework support, fitness/going to the gym, support at his job as a busboy, and social activities; any travel and entrance costs you incur will be paid for.

Due to D.’s diagnosis, he receives funding from Regional Center of Orange County (https://www.rcocdd.com/) to meet his needs and for this service and staff. He is part of the Self-Determination Program (https://www.rcocdd.com/client-services/self-determination/) which is why his family can select their own staff. Specifically, you will be hired by a Financial Management Service (FMS), GT Independence, as a W-2 employee paid hourly at a rate of $20.00 per hour; payment will be twice per month. You must be able to pass a background check and have a driving record acceptable to the FMS to qualify for this position, as well as reliable transportation to be able to drive D. as needed. GT Independence will be your Employer of Record and who you will report on your taxes.

Please see below and attached to learn more about D. and determine if you are the person D. and his family need!

D. IS:

· Caring, with a big heart

· Social & kind

· Very personable & confident

· Hard working & helpful

· Determined

· Funny; a jokester

YOU NEED TO:

· Have your own, reliable, car, a clean driving record, and be able to drive D. into the community as needed.

· Be fun! D. is fun and it will be better for both of you if you enjoy being with him.

· Be quick on your feet; especially at the beginning, D. may try to “test the waters” with you.

· Be flexible and patient, while remaining firm and giving clear directions.

· Be calm and don't raise your voice, while remaining consistent in what you ask him to do. He doesn’t do well with yelling.

· Be organized and prepared for each day

· Coordinate with other staff if you need to change a shift so that it doesn’t all fall on the family to manage.

· Know that D's family is here to help you! To them, his Down Syndrome is not a disability; it’s a different ability. Please ask his family if you have questions or concerns; they love him just like he is, and they think you will too.

D. NEEDS:

· Someone to be nearby him at all times to provide support if needed. He doesn’t need someone to speak for him, but he needs support with staying on task, not exiting a classroom before the designated time, etc.

· Help to be safe in the community. He may need reminders about crossing the street safely & remaining aware of cars.

· To follow a routine.

· Praise when he does well

· Redirection when he gets distracted from a task

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Patient demographics:

• Adults

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• No weekends
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Application Question(s):

• PLEASE NOTE: If you do not answer this question in its entirety, your application will not be considered. What is your availability to work, i.e. times, days, shifts, etc.? This position is for 15-20 hours per week and may be a set schedule or more "on call."
• PLEASE NOTE: If you do not answer this question in its entirety, your application will not be considered. What interests you about this position? What skills, abilities, and experience do you have that you think make you a good fit for D.?

License/Certification:

• driver's license and car (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Costa Mesa, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person