Job description
Direct Support Specialist (Caregiver)
Imagine Supported Living Services is looking for a caregiver to help provide support to a young adult with autism & behavior challenges. (male preferred)
IMAGINE SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES is a non-profit agency providing individualized, consumer directed support to adults with intellectual disabilities who live in their own homes throughout Santa Cruz County. Home Support Specialists work on a one to one basis, with an adult who has a developmental disability in that person's private residence.
Single shift available: Thursday 2-6pm
Duties may include: providing general companionship, meal preparation, personal hygiene assistance and activity planning, assistance in participating in community and other events, assistance with completing errands and shopping, and accompanying to events, appointment and errands. A successful candidate is a highly experienced caregiver and dedicated to improving their client's quality of life.
This is an ideal job for those interested in social service fields, behavioral health, Direct Support Professionals, CNAs, home care aids, caregivers or behavior therapists, psychology, etc.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Background check clearance
- Experience in a related field
- Ability and willingness to support individuals with challenging behavior.
- Ability to; read and interpret documents, write specific reports and correspondence, apply conflict resolution skills, and to interpret written and verbal instructions if required.
- Successful training in, and use of, First Aid/CPR and QBS Safety Care
If necessary, the agency will provide CPR certification and QBS Safety Care training.
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Safety equipment provided
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Overnight shift
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Santa Cruz, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person