Direct Support Professional / Life Coach
Do you want to make a positive difference in someone's life? Do you enjoy going out, bowling, playing miniature golf, hiking, going to stores, seeing movies or concerts, going to shows? Nick’s Home is a dynamic and exciting concept in the provision of person-centered services for an individual with special needs. Nick’s Home is seeking individuals interested in Full Time employment for 2nd (3:00 PM to 11:00 PM) shift to be part of a positive, tight-knit, dynamic team working with a thirty-five-year-old male on the Autism spectrum. Candidates must have experience or a strong desire to work with individuals with disabilities. Weekend availability, one weekend a month is required. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred, but not required. You must have a valid PA driver’s license and be subject to criminal history background checks. Nick's Home offers medical benefits and Paid Time Off for qualified employees.
The position provides supportive guidance and care to assist the individual with activities of daily living by following his person-centered plan and ISP. Our individual is an active young man who enjoys being out-and-about in his community. Applicants should be capable of keeping up with him physically. He enjoys five-mile walks daily! The successful applicant will maintain documentation in compliance with all Chapter 6400 Licensing Inspection Instrument regulations and policies. Maintain a safe and positive environment, welcome visits with family members and friends. Assist with, document and monitor medication and healthcare needs. Respond to the individual’s request for help/assistance per his request, in addition to written plan to help him with his daily routine with an emphasis on promoting independence on an ongoing basis. Accompany the individual on community and recreational activities such as dining out, shopping, movies, and events. In addition, the applicant should be physically capable of performing household chores and assist with meal preparation.
The successful applicant should have a demonstrated working knowledge of Autism and working with individuals with cognitive disabilities and special needs. An understanding of the tenets of Applied Behavior Analysis is helpful. The candidate should also show an understanding of the concept of a Person-Centered approach to care and embrace positive approaches to behavior support and acknowledge the individual’s desire to live a life of his choosing.
Related Duties:
- Participate in team training and meetings to develop knowledge and skills necessary to assist the individual.
- Maintain proper condition, cleanliness and safety of the individual's home.
- Ability to understand and follow supervisory directions.
- Be available to attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and trainings as required
- Maintain effective/professional relationships with other staff.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
EOE
Work Environment(s):
- Work for an individual client in their home with other staff
Duties:
- Charting or taking notes for others to review
- Reporting changes in the health or status of the client
- Administering medication
- Transporting client to appointments
- Facilitating community and recreational outings, including transport
- Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities
Pay Frequency:
- Biweekly or twice monthly
This Job Is:
- Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Work Remotely
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
- Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person