Supported Living Caregiver - Paid Training

Kittitas Interactive Management; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Referral program

401(k)

Paid Sick-Time

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Kittitas Interactive Management is seeking a Supported Living Caregiver to provide goal-based support to adults with developmental disabilities in clients' homes and in the community. The role focuses on promoting personal growth, independence, and safety under Residential Service Guidelines.

The position offers flexible shifts (part-time and full-time) and a pay range of $17.50 to $20.50 per hour, depending on site and client needs. Training is provided to new hires.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent (required).
• Intermediate experience with supporting living preferred, ideally with developmentally disabled adults.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with emotional and behavioral regulation techniques per individual plans.
• Assist clients toward personal and program goals and document progress.
• Aid with client money management, petty cash, receipts, and EBT records.
• Administer medications correctly and document accordingly.
• Transport clients or arrange transportation to activities and appointments.
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly forms, reports, and data sheets.
• Supervise daily activities and living conditions to ensure health and safety.
• Assist with daily hygiene, including brushing teeth, bathing, toileting, and more.
• Help with cooking, eating meals, and grocery shopping.

Skills

Active listening

Written and spoken communication

Critical thinking

Organization and prioritization

Criminal background check

Driver's license / State ID

Age 18+

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience with supported living (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

The primary role of the Supported Living Caregiver - Paid Training is to encourage personal growth in adults with developmental disabilities through goal-based support. They also provide daily living support to KIM clients in their home and in the community. In this role, you will strive to motivate and encourage clients toward their goals, reflecting the Residential Service Guidelines.

Shift: TBD, Part-time and Full-time available

Salary: $17.50-$20.50 per hour, dependent on home site and client needs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Help clients with useful emotional and behavioral regulation techniques as outlined in their individual plans.
• Work with clients to achieve their personal and program goals and document goal completions and denials.
• Assist with client money management such as petty cash, receipts, checkbook and EBT’s.
• Administer correct medications to clients and document accordingly.
• Transport clients to and from all activities and appointments and/or arrange transportation services as appropriate.
• Complete all daily/weekly/monthly forms, reports, and data sheets.
• Supervise clients’ daily activities and living conditions to ensure adequate health and safety.
• Aid clients in their daily hygiene as outlined in individual care plans, including personal care such as brushing teeth, bathing, hair washing, toileting, and more.
• Assist clients with cooking and eating daily meals, and grocery shopping.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

• None required

Education And Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent ( required )
• Intermediate experience with supporting living (preferred), preferably with individuals developmentally or otherwise disabled adults.

Skills And Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Criminal background check cleared before working alone unsupervised with the clients.
• Valid driver’s license or State ID.
• Ability to follow instructions, organize and set priorities.
• Outstanding communication skills, including active listening, writing, speaking and reading comprehension.
• Being able to engage in critical thinking.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• 401(k)
• Paid Sick-Time
• Employee Assistance Plan