The ideal Caregiver hire will have previous experience in any of the following:

• Caregiver
• Direct Support Professional
• Direct Care Worker
• Personal Care Worker
• Mental Health
• Behavioral Support
• Group Home
• Developmental Disabilities
• Long Term Support
• Home Health Care
• Residential Support
• Autism Spectrum Disorders

Description of Daily Duties

Supervise and provide in-home care for one young adult with intellectual / developmental disabilities / autism spectrum disorders who lives in her own home on the north/east side of Madison.

Includes administering medication, meal preparation, light housekeeping, engaging in activity, and assistance with personal hygiene tasks.

Facilitate residents' involvement in social, recreational, educational, vocational, and health care by transporting / escorting to appointments and engaging in community outings.

Be reliable, attend occasional trainings and staff meetings.

Provide documentation of the implementation and/or modifications of the residents' individual support plan and daily schedule.

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant experience or education supporting individuals with Autism, developmental disabilities, and/or mental health disorders.
• Must pass a thorough background check, health exam and drug screen.
• Able to speak and understand verbal and written instructions in English.
• Able to use technology necessary to perform job responsibilities.
• Able to physically perform all duties related to providing residents assistance with activities of daily living and housekeeping

Experience in caregiving, I/DD support, and behavioral support preferred.

We are seeking staff who are energetic, responsible, calm, patient, positive, and flexible.

Keywords: caregiver direct support professional human services DSP autism

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 34 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends only

Application Question(s):

• Have you applied to this position before?

Experience:

• Working with people with autism: 1 year (Required)
• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person