What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preferred Caregiver position at AID of Indiana?
Job Details
Description
This position is similar to a Community Engagement Professional, except that a Preferred Caregiver is family or a guardian/ chosen by the family or guardian to be a caretaker. Only apply to this listing if you have spoken with an AID representative and have been told to apply here for a Preferred Caregiver listing. For more information the Community Engagement Professional job description is below.
This is a fantastic position for anyone interested in working in the health care or social work fields. We welcome current or former Caregivers, CNAs, and DSPs as well as caring individuals without previous, formal experience! We promote from within and many of our administrators, directors, and managers started with AID in entry level positions!
Seeking: Community Engagement Professional to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their family homes and out in the community.
Hours: Community engagement staff may work up to 10 hour shifts per the family's schedule. Shifts may be scheduled any day of the week, Mon-Fri. You may work with multiple families, and driving from one home to the next is possible. Tasks depend on the Services the family qualifies for, eg: Respite services, PAC services, DHI Services, and Transportation.
Training: All training and certification is provided and paid for by AID of Indiana. And you’ll be on the clock as soon as you start training!
Pay: $16.25/hr
Locations: We have offices in Fort Wayne and Muncie, but provide services to individuals throughout Indiana. Available positions vary based on location.
AID of Indiana is committed to excellence in all services provided, we are locally owned and operated out of our Fort Wayne HQ, and we do everything we can to value and help our employees, including always hiring from within when possible. We pride ourselves on providing excellent care to the individuals we serve, and also place a high value on the well-being of our employees. We believe that to effectively provide the highest quality of care requires employing compassionate people who are shown appreciation and are supported in a positive environment!
Qualifications
Requirements:
- You are a family or a guardian or have been chosen by the family or guardian to be a Preferred Caregiver.
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18 years
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High School Diploma/GED
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Valid Driver’s License
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Previous Experience Preferred
Salary : $16
