Supported Living - Part Time

Overview

Join our dedicated team as a Supported Living Specialist, where your compassionate support and active engagement will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. This part-time role offers an energizing opportunity to empower clients to live independently, participate actively in their communities, and achieve personal growth. You will provide personalized assistance tailored to each individual’s needs, fostering independence, safety, and well-being in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and monitoring of IPP per assigned client. This includes training; coverage; daily/monthly data collection.
• Assist consumer with identifying personal goals; supported living services include but not limited to the following areas: money management, social security assistance, medical appointments, health insurance, peer support, self and individual advocacy, and socialization.
• Assist consumers with housing issues, including but not limited to obtaining affordable and/or accessible housing, accessing funding to pay for accessibility modifications, communication with landlords and public housing agencies, advocacy with a landlord.
• Assist consumer in achieving personal, behavioral, or independent goals as identified in the Individual Program Plan.
• Assist consumers we support understand their rights and responsibilities.
• Assist the consumer we serve and support to understand their choices/options and possible consequences of their choices/options as they relate to their physical and emotional health and well-being.
• Address challenging behaviors proactively and respectfully.
• Learn and respect the values of the person served, and facilitate their expression of choices related to those values.
• Provide advocacy when the person served preferences, needs, or talents are neglected or overlooked by the Agencies, Generic Resources, etc.

Requirements

• Experience working with individuals with autism, neurodevelopmental disorders, or cognitive disabilities is highly valued
• Ability to operate a standard car safely and responsibly
• Background in home and community care or social services supporting individuals with disabilities
• Strong communication skills for effective client interaction and documentation
• Certification in First Aid and CPR is preferred but not mandatory; training can be provided if needed
• Ability to collect data accurately and maintain confidentiality at all times

This role is ideal for compassionate caregivers eager to foster independence while providing essential support. We welcome applicants who are energetic, detail-oriented, and committed to making a positive impact. Join us in creating empowering environments where individuals thrive!

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 29.0 per week

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off

Experience:

• working with ID/DD people: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• California Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person