Support Partner--Enhanced

**Job Details**

**Job Location: Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA**

**Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time**

**Education Level: 4 Year Degree**

**Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly**

Description

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of others, as well as your community? If so, this is the **PERFECT** opportunity for YOU!

As an **Enhanced** **Support Partner **you will be providing direct support in partnership with people with disabilities, on a one-to-one basis, in their own homes and communities. Services include direct support in the form of community involvement and/or accommodation with all activities of daily living including personal care, communication, transportation and inclusive social and recreational activities.

This is a part-time position to assist a man in his early 30s with a disability to live a self-determined life. He is seeking staff who are community minded and love to be out and about exploring the city. People who are willing to travel with him via Uber throughout the city to participate in community activities, including enjoying pool time. People who will be able to be a partner and ally for his family. Most importantly, people who believe in full-civil rights for all people and have a drive to participate in the community.

This is a very rewarding position and a unique opportunity for a person with a Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: Psychology, Education, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work or Gerontology, or a current LPN or CNA.

**ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES**

• Assistance with participating in all aspects of his community
• Assistance with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Lifting
• Feeding and administering medication using a G-Tube
• Assisting with feeding
• Assistance with physical activity in swimming pool (waist high water)
  
  

**SCHEDULE**

**Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8AM - 5PM OR Tuesday and Thursday from 8AM - 5PM**

**EVERY Saturday: 2PM - 9PM**

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Have a Bachelor's degree in one of the following majors: Psychology, Education, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work or Gerontology. OR be a Licensed Practical Nurse OR be a CNA

18 years of age or older

Be or willing to be Covid-19 Vaccinated AND Boosted prior to employment

Personal or professional experience with people with intellectual disabilities and a physical disability is preferred

Be at least 18 years old

**Be bilingual, English/Spanish (preferred, not required)**

Have a great sense of humor

Have a calm demeanor, even in challenging times

Be Kind and Fun!

Enjoy problem solving every day issues

Be a clear communicator and be able to navigate complex interpersonal relationships

Be flexible

**Values Into Action is an equal opportunity employer. As a disability rights organization we:**

Are dedicated to social justice and human rights in all its forms;

Are committed to fostering an organizational culture that is inclusive of people with respect to their race, color, disability, ethnicity, religious creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, marital status or other personal characteristics;

**Qualifications**

• Have a Bachelors degree in one of the following majors: Psychology, Education, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work or Gerontology.
• At least 1 year experience supporting people to live in the community.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Be or willing to be Covid-19 Vaccinated prior to employment.