Who we are:

Ability Beyond Barriers, formerly Horry County Disabilities and Special Needs, is a non-profit organization providing services and support to individuals with intellectual and related disabilities, head and spinal cord injuries, and autism in Horry and surrounding counties. We work collaboratively within our community to develop a comprehensive network to enhance the lives of the people we serve.

Who you are:

A person committed to serving our individuals by providing person-centered care to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and related disabilities, head and spinal cord injuries, and autism.

This is a fantastic opportunity for professional growth, while making a difference. This schedule is flexible and allows for you to have another job or go to school. No experience is required!

Examples of supports provided:

• Carries out programmatic activities with participants such as class instructions, development of vocation, community living, socialization, functional academic skills, and use of leisure time, according to individual habilitation plans.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and achieving participant program goals and objectives.
• Documents participants’ progress through daily and monthly progress notes.
• Supplies requested assessment information.
• Maintains daily training area attendance and turns in to appropriate person.
• Maintains appropriate participant supervision and provides for the safety and well being of participants at all times.
• Attending annual individual habilitation meetings, staff meetings, and training as needed.
• Follows and adheres to all established operational schedules, i.e., participants, general, etc.
• Reports to immediate supervisor for participant training instructions/problems.
• Reports to program coordinator for non-training/educational, i.e., leave, grievances, etc.
• Ascertains proper vehicle maintenance is performed. Maintains vehicle cleanliness, safety, daily vehicle log and first aide sheet.
• Maintains program training supplies/equipment/needs.
• Responsible for monies (cash/checks) coming in through receipt book.
• Fills out purchase request for supplies/needs and submits to immediate supervisor.
• Maintains assigned equipment.
• Performs hygiene tasks for participants, i.e., changing diapers, assisting with toileting, showering, and bathing participants. Also feeds participants or assists with feeding.
• Transports participants to and from program site and other designated locations as necessary. Operates center vehicles according to center and state guidelines.

Required values and abilities:

• Demonstrates motivation to function independently with integrity.
• Has the ability to motivate others and develop/maintain positive working relationships.
• Utilizes sound judgment when making decisions.
• Demonstrates a desire to function as a team player, who always has the best interest of the individuals as a priority.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the need for effective implementation & documentation of services & supports provided.

Minimum Requirements:

Compensation & Benefits

• $13.72 per hour worked.