Direct Care Worker

The ideal candidate will have the following responsibilities: Will work with persons served in Supportive Community Living, Connections Social Recreation, and family homes. Duties will include meal preparation, personal care, cleaning, individual programming, supervision, and transportation. This is a part-time position with variable hours. Applicant must be able to work evenings and weekends. On-the-job training is provided. To be successful, this candidate must have High School Diploma or equivalent. 2. Six months experience working with adults diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities or mental illness, preferred. 3. Must display good observation and judgment skills. 4. Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate written and verbal information; write reports, effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees, families or persons served, and the general public; perform a latitude of projects at one time and be accountable for continued progress; meet rigid deadlines and perform quality work in an efficient manner; and work cooperatively with agency employees, persons served, and the general public. 5. Basic computer skills necessary, with experience utilizing Microsoft Word and Outlook programs. 6. Appointment is subject to driver's license and criminal background check. Must be at least 18 years of age, maintain a working telephone, possess a valid driver's license, and provide own transportation. We offer amazing benefits, some of which are: • Benefits starting on DAY 1: o Vacation and Sick pay that accrues on a bi-weekly basis o Personal leave paid in a lump sum twice/year o Paid Holidays o Bereavement Leave o Company-paid travel expenses for approved training and conferences o Company-paid short and long term disability o Company-paid life and AD&D insurance o Company-paid Licensure renewal o Employee Assistance Program o Voluntary coverages for Life, Critical Illness and Accident for employee, spouse and dependent children o Voluntary Medical and Dependent Care FSAs • Benefits starting on the first of the month after 30 days: o Health insurance available to employee, spouse and dependents through age 26 o Company-paid HRA o Company-paid Dental insurance available to employee, spouse and dependents through age 26 o Company-paid orthodontia benefit up to age 18 o Company-paid Vision insurance available to employee, spouse and dependents through age 26 o Waiver payment if you already have other healthcare coverage

Pay:

$15.35 - $18.55 per hour

Work Location:

In person