Personal Support & Companion Services (Part-time)

Description

• •Provide support and supervision to individuals to assist them with achieving their implementation plan goals.
• •Assist individuals to become integrated into the community by providing and/or arranging meaningful community-based activities.
• •Maintain a safe and clean environment in an individual's house/apartment.
• •Assist individuals with daily tasks.
• •Treat everyone with civility, kindness, active listening, and professionalism, even in challenging situations.
• •Document all services provided accurately and in a timely manner.
• •Complete and maintain current in all required training and certification on an annual or renewal basis.
• •Complete and maintain validated certification in the administration of medication.
• •Accurately record all medications administered and maintain medications in accordance with the medication policy.
• •Provide companionship, supervision, and social interaction to individuals to reduce isolation and promote emotional well-being.
• •Engage individuals in conversation, recreational, leisure, and hobby-based activities based on their interests and abilities.
• •Accompany individuals to community activities, appointments, social events, and outings to encourage community inclusion.
• •Offer prompting and encouragement with daily routines to support independence.
• •Support individuals in developing and maintaining positive social skills and relationships.
• Ensure a safe, respectful, and supportive environment at all times.
• •Maintain appropriate professional boundaries while building positive rapport.
• •Ensure compliance with all MTC policies and procedures, APD, and other regulatory agencies.
• •Maintain a collaborative work environment and work well with others.
• •Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• •High school diploma or GED required.
• •Must be at least 18 years of age.
• •Minimum of one (1) year of verifiable experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child-care setting, or with individuals who have developmental disabilities.
• •Substitution: College or vocational/technical training equivalent to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours may substitute for the required experience.
• •Valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration, and automobile insurance required.
• •Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
• •Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with individuals served, families, staff, and community partners.
• •Demonstrated ability to be culturally responsive, disability-sensitive, and socially perceptive.
• •Ability to establish and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships.
• •Knowledge of or willingness to learn person-centered practices.
• •Ability to support individuals using adaptive and behavioral support strategies as outlined in service plans.
• •Strong customer service skills with a compassionate, respectful approach.
• •Basic mathematical skills (for documentation and medication recording, as applicable).
• •Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• •Ability to perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean environment.
• •Willingness and ability to complete required training, certifications, and medication administration validation as required by policy and regulatory agencies.
• •Must pass a Level II background check/fingerprinting ( https://info.flclearinghouse.com ) , drug screening, and FDOT/MVR check.

Compensation: $15.25/hour; 20 hours per week.

Why Join Us?

• •Rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
• •Opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization.
• •Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• •Competitive benefits package.
• •Professional development and growth opportunities.

If you are friendly, focused on people-first and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply!

MTC is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.