Behavior Support Companion - Orange County, CA

This is a part-time position (up to 30 hours per week) with flexible hours, with the potential of growing into a full-time position.

Responsibilities:
The Respite Companion will serve as the primary support staff and will possess the necessary skills to deal effectively with the day-to-day challenges of providing respite services to clients, including the demonstrated ability to increase specified client skills.

• Provide primary caregivers the opportunity to enjoy breaks from their daily caregiving responsibilities.
• Assist clients, their parents/guardians and their siblings to enjoy a less stressful home environment.
• Work in people's homes & in varied community settings serving families in San Fernando Valley.
• Maintain a positive relationship with the family or families cared for
• Engage with the client through activities they enjoy
• Provide personal care and support to assist with daily living care needs
• Conduct and lead socialization activities
• Responsible for record-keeping for each of the service recipients.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• Familiar with developmental disabilities
• Availability to work evenings and weekends. The schedule will be based on the needs of the client and family.

‪Pre-Employment Requirements:

• ‪Proof of valid driver's license, copy of auto insurance liability coverage, and clear DMV report
• Operational vehicle
• Proof of/willing to receive CPR and First Aid training certifications
• Clearance with the Department of Justice by completing a fingerprint background check

Physical Activity Requirements:

• Ability to physically lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds (e.g., groceries, housewares, or move furniture).
• Ability to physically assist, guide, and facilitate movement of clients that may need physical assistance (e.g., wheelchair transfer, walking, etc.)
• Ability to actively participate in frequent recreational activities

Training:

• Participate in approximately 40 hours of required training and would complete it during the first three months of employment.
• Includes competency-based training, on-the-job field training and any other training provided by the professional staff of IABA and/or professionals outside the agency.

Hours: M-F after 1 pm (afternoon and evenings), Weekends 9a-10p

Wages: starting at $17.50 and depends on previous experience

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: It is the policy of IABA to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable

Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.