What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Professional position at Life Works?
Do you have a special place in your heart for people with autism and developmental disabilities? Would you like a caregiving role where you provide full-time direct support to one person? If YES, then Life Works in San Diego, CA invites you to join us as a Direct Care Professional! We're hiring a caring and energetic professional to help our client with autism adapt and flourish in his new independent living situation.Pay & Benefits:Competitive pay of $22.55/hourFull-time schedule from Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pmA $300 signing bonusOngoing trainingHealth benefitsA 401(k) planBecome our new Direct Care Professional and make a lasting impact every day!ABOUT US:Life Works is a leading company that provides comprehensive support for individuals with developmental disabilities, empowering them to live fulfilling lives in their own homes. Our unwavering commitment is to enable every person to create a meaningful existence, driven by personal choices within both home and community settings. We foster a collaborative environment that promotes exceptional work-life balance, where teamwork flourishes and a sense of family prevails. Our employees find fulfillment in helping others lead their best lives while experiencing a deep connection, appreciation, and value within our organization. Join us and be part of a company that truly makes a difference.CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:Helping our client with autism transition into an independent living communityProviding compassionate in-home caregiving support, including life skills development, confidence building, and daily living assistanceEncouraging the client to exercise, apply for jobs, meet new people, and foster new connectionsAssisting the client with setting boundaries, reading social cues, actively participating in the community, and moreDIRECT CARE PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONSYou could be a good match for this caregiving role if you have the following:Experience working with individuals with autismKnowledge about de-escalation tacticsHigh school diploma or equivalentValid driver's license and reliable transportationA physically active lifestyle would be a plus!At Life Works, we're on a mission to help individuals with disabilities lead fulfilling lives in safe environments. If you'd like to join us and support our vision, apply today using our short initial application!Must be able to pass a fingerprint process and background check.Job Posted by ApplicantPro
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