What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Provider - Behavioral Health position at Community Choices Day Services?
Looking for supplemental income? This job is perfect. Day time hours, no weekends, evening or holidays!
Community Choices Day Services seeks to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities to reach their maximum potential to live life as independently as possible by integrating within the community and community members. Community involvement includes everything from volunteering, learning Yoga, Art classes or just fun outings to the zoo or museums.
Community Choices Day Services is hiring Direct Care Workers to assist people with intellectual disabilities in a day program setting and out in the community. In this role you will accompany and transport participants out into the community on various activities as well as provide transport to and from home in a company vehicle. Will also provide support for therapeutic educational strategies and techniques to improve sensory, motor, and perceptual motor development. Must also be able to provide assistance with direct care functions related to personal hygiene, eating, toileting as well as other assists as needed. Must also be capable of writing daily notes.
This position is Monday-Friday. No weekends. No holidays.
Starting pay $17 -18 with certification. Experience preferred, but willing to train the right person!
Requirements :
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Current valid driver's license and good driving record
- Ability to read and write English.
- Pass a criminal background check. No history of DV.
- Must be a team player.
- Ability to adapt easily and quickly to changes due to behavioral or situational disruptions.
- Ability to lift, push or pull 50 lbs. or more, assist clients in and out of vehicles including wheelchairs, walk or stand for extended periods of time.
- 1 year of behavioral health experience preferred but no required.
Benefits/Perks
- Medical/Dental and Vision Benefits available
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 6 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18