Weekend Caregiver

Home Care Association of America; Parkesburg (Chester County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-known home care organization is seeking Direct Support Staff to assist young adults on the autism spectrum. This role offers flexible schedules, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth in a rewarding environment, making a real impact in the lives of clients. Ideal candidates are caring, patient, and ready to guide clients towards independence.

Benefits

Training and ongoing feedback

Supportive environment for growth

Opportunities for increased salaries

Qualifications

• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must maintain client confidentiality.
• Experience with special needs for at least 1 year is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support and instruction to clients.
• Document progress through session notes.
• Encourage social integration and participation.

Skills

Energetic

Kind

Patient

Respectful

Passion for supporting others

Education

High school diploma

Job description

ComForCare Downington office is hiring Direct Support Staff to work with young adults on the autism spectrum directly in their homes and communities .

This position is perfect for experience caregivers, teachers , educational support staff , direct care professionals, nursing assistants, and others in care-based positions looking for full time or part time job with competitive pay. This position is also suitable for the students who willing to help other, we offer flexible schedule as per their study requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• The Direct Support Services gives one-on-one support and instruction to young adults on the autism spectrum. Services are provided directly in the clients' homes and communities.

The main duties are:

• Follow the client’s individualized Special Care plan to increase their independence across all areas.
• Utilize different instructional strategies, relationship building techniques, and positive behavior reinforcement to support the client’s growth.
• Help the client reduce and/or eliminate inappropriate behavior with the support of supervisors who will train you to implement individualized behavior plans.
• Help the client learn strategies to increase their functional communication skills.
• Help the client learn strategies to support their emotional regulation.
• When appropriate, encourage social integration and participation in group activities.
• When appropriate, support life and leisure activities in the community - Examples include: learning to purchase items at the store, ordering food at restaurants, going bowling!
• Document progress through session notes and collaborate with Family Consultants to better support client growth!

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to maintain client confidentiality.
• Must be able to represent the company professionally, outside of an office setting.
• Must be energetic and able to move quickly.
• Must be kind, patient, and respectful to people with disabilities.
• Must have a passion for working one-on-one with children/adolescents with a wide range of needs, as well as their families.
• Must be willing to take direction, training, and implement feedback as given by the trainer/supervisor.
• Must be willing to communicate regularly with supervisors who work at the main office.
• This is a very full/part-time position with primarily morning and afternoon.
• We offer training and ongoing feedback, and a supportive environment for growth, professional development, and advancement.
• There are opportunities for increased salaries, additional hours, and main-office work for Direst Support workers who excel with the clients/families and are looking for more responsibility!
• This position is extremely rewarding - Ideal for people who love to help, people with a passion for supporting others, people who are looking for experience working with the specials needs population, and people who are looking to make a difference.

This is an opportunity to make genuine connections with young adults that usually struggle to do so. It is truly amazing to see the clients growth over time, and it feels so good to know that you helped make that happen. This really is a work of heart!

Job Types: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Saturday and Sunday
• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Behavior management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Special needs: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

About the company

As the industry’s leading trade organization representing home care agencies and their suppliers across the country, The Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) strives to provide member agencies with practical resources to enhance operations and margin and improve training and quality within our industry. Our association advocates to help ensure caregivers have safe and secure environments in which to work and the industry continues to innovate care in our communities.

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