What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Coordinator/AUTISM Caregiver for young man position at Stephanie Shulenberger?
This job supports a young man with Autism/ID who lives in his own home with 24/7 support. After training and getting to know the young man and his support team, you will be managing the schedules of approximately 10 staff and keeping track of protocols and job descriptions on a MacBook Pro.
We are seeking an easy-breezy personality, who is a talented caregiver adept at supporting young adults with Autism, ID & some behavior challenges; who also has great organizational & people skills, and good computer skills using WORD docs, and managing scheduling & sharing documents on a Google Calendar/Google Drive.
Once you’ve gotten to know young man & his staff, you will learn the scheduling system & methods for ensuring staff is “in the know.” Number 1 priority is keeping young man safe and on his schedule, by ensuring that shifts are covered, and when someone calls out, locating a replacement staff. You will manage the flow of information to/from parents & staff on a daily basis (shift logs, incident reports, medication logs, protocol updates, etc.).
To start this position, you will work frequently observing shifts with young man and then working directly with young man until you’ve learned what needs to transpire during all shifts. Once this training process is complete you will spend less than 20% of your time as a Caregiver, and about 80% as a Team Coordinator. Guestimate 60 day training period.
Will work a total of 35 hours/weekly. Candidate should plan to do this as their primary job, we are seeking someone looking to commit for a very long time.
Responsibilities
- After training period, will continue to be a dedicated caregiver to young man approximately 20% of the time. Will become adept with supporting young man, implementing Behavior Plan, Protocols & the varied duties on all shifts.
- Once up to speed, 80% of the time you will be coordinating schedules, monitoring client & staff needs, keeping a happy person-centered home running smoothly, and will be in daily communication with parents.
- Along with parents, provide basic orientation to all new hires.
- Schedule training & providing guidance to new staff.
- Participate in staff meetings with BCBA about 4X annually.
- Keeping a relaxed, casual vibe for young man's staff and home life at all times.
Experience
- Direct experience supporting teen/young adult with Autism/ID, with a Behavior Plan is essential.
- Must demonstrate strong attention to detail, especially with medications (times, dosage, seeing that he swallows before turning away, keeping medicine cabinet locked at all times).
- Strongly prefer experience using Google Calendar, Google Drive & WORD.
- Must pass a State background checks as required by San Diego Regional Center.
- Must enjoy working collaboratively with parents & staff to ensure best practices.
- Must enjoy training others and being an integral part of the Caregiver team.
- Must be able to give young man your unconditional positive regard at all times.
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $30