Job description

Position : Part-time Personal Wellness Support (Level I/II) – GTV In Home Care, Contra Costa

Job Family : Direct Support Professional

Part-time : $20.00/hour (max 19 hours/week), no benefits, temp (extendable after 4 months or convertible to full time with benefits)

Vacancies : Multiple

Location : Contra Costa

Program Area/Competency : Garden Tri-Valley

“We rise by lifting others.” Robert Ingersoll

Our story began on January 6, 1964 in Lafayette, California with a small group of young adults, their parents and the founding Director, Helen Young. Fifty-eight (58) years later, Futures continues to serve the same population now, in several counties in California. Like our founders, we can better appreciate the world and humanity through the eyes of our clients. They have intellectual and developmental disabilities, and they want to continue experiencing the world around them – much like everyone else. The participants’ overall health and wellness is our passion. Empowering and enriching their lives, is our mission.

Join a team that truly makes a profound difference in people’s lives. Dedicated staff members believe that coming to work is much more than a job. It is to fulfill our participants’ dreams and life goals.

We are looking for Personal Wellness Support Professionals (In Home Care) who can provide supportive assistance to those who may have medical needs. In this role, you will work with participants (those we serve) who are homebound to become engaged in a variety of activities, including sensory stimulation and community-centered activities based on their individual needs and desires.

The ideal candidate must have the following attributes:

• Independent worker
• Multitasker
• Compassionate (especially towards adults with disabilities)
• Caring person
• Creative
• Organized

This is a critical job for the success of Futures and its clients. Your direct supervisor is the Program Coordinator; you will help implement the Personal Wellness program by working in the participant’s home, you will be a crucial connection for the participants, their families, and the communities we serve.

Here are some of your essential Functions and Duties:

• Be a positive role model.
• Have good organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Able to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Work independently and have some flexibility to adapt to changes.
• Ability to analyze problems, situations, and alternatives to make effective decisions.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and customer services skills.
• You must be diligent about safety yet resourceful, always seeking for new opportunities to keep your participant engaged with activities.
• Have the physical stamina and the patience to care for your participant.
• Be open to work in the evenings and weekends for participant support, meetings, and community events – if needed.
• Comply with the Dependent Adult and Elder Abuse Requirements as stipulated by law.

Job Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Authorized to work in U.S.
• High school diploma or four (4) years or more of related work experience, preferably with a human service agency or educational organization working with persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities, will be considered in lieu of the educational requirements.
• Possess a valid CA driver’s license, insurable driving record, and evidence of auto insurance and willing to drive the participants either in company car or in personal vehicle (mileage will be paid).
• Knowledgeable of computers and software use, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and G Suite Workplace.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• LiveScan criminal record clearance (or exemption) prior to start.
• Health Screening and TB Test clearance. Not more than 1 year prior to employment or within 7 days after employment.
• Physical stamina and ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to perform the assigned duties safely and effectively.

Great if you have:

• Knowledgeable of Lanterman Act regulations, Regional Center guidelines, and State of California Licensing regulations.
• Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED by a qualified instructor.

Know more about us:

https://www.futures-explored.org/

Covid Safety Protocols:

Aligned with CDC protocols, Futures-Explored requires all employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and when eligible, to have a booster. In the event of a legal exemption from vaccination, a reasonable accommodation will be considered.

Futures-Explored is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: One location

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