Full Time Group Home Floating Staff

(Employee Full-Time)

Who We Are:

InReach is a recognized leader in providing service to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and is recognized by the Council on Quality and Leadership. InReach provides a wide variety of services to adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities. We have been serving the Charlotte community since 1974.

We Offer:

• Paid Time Off
• Healthcare Benefits, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401-K
• Teledoc Access
• Partnership Discounts with Local Businesses
• Extensive Training Program and on-the-job training
• Overtime Pay
• $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Free meals when on duty
• Eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness

We Hire:

People willing to make a difference in someone's life by providing companionship, care, and support.

We Need:

Staff with a flexible schedule to work various shifts/days at various Group Homes. The ideal candidate will be a supportive and caring individuals with good verbal communication skills looking for a position to work with Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in a Group Home setting. This position provides time off for Group Home staff vacancies and for staff out on leave, such as vacation. This position requires the ability to perform a number of roles and responsibilities, depending on the position being covered. Must be able to do overnights and willing and able to travel to all our Group Homes in Charlotte, Wingate, and Hickory. Guaranteed 40 hours per week but often can include more hours depending on position being covered. Over time is typical in this position.

Rate: $17.50 per hour. $2,000 sign-on bonus payable in three instalments: $500 after training is complete, $500 after 6-months, and $1,000 at 12-months. This position Includes benefits.

What you'll do:

• Teach meal planning and cooking.
• Instruct and assist with household cleaning, personal care & hygiene.
• Documentation regarding goals when needed.
• Helping residents identify and acquire valued social roles.
• Facilitating community integration and provide community recreational activities when available.
• Documentation of weekend activities.
• Helping residents develop healthy social habits.
• Dispensing medication and monitoring dosages.
• Attending doctor appointments.
• Must be willing to drive a full-size passenger van.

What You'll Bring:

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to be flexible with scheduling including working nights and weekends.
• Genuine concern for the well-being of our residents.
• Team Player.
• Ability to respond well to change.
• Experience working with people with disabilities.
• A valid Driver's License
• A High School Diploma

Schedule: Hours will vary but schedules are made at least two weeks in advance so there's no surprises. Overnight hours likely. Holidays and weekend hours likely. Minimum 40 hours per week but could have up to 20 hours of overtime per week.

All applicants are required to have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and successfully pass a drug screen and background check. Applicant must be at least 21 years old and have six months direct experience working with individuals with disabilities (paid or volunteer). In lieu of experience with disabilities, other relevant experience may be considered but will require additional paid training. All experience must be verifiable.