AFL Professional Caregiver

About the role

RHA is seeking Alternative Family Living (AFL) Professional Caregivers to support individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in their homes. This role offers competitive daily rates, paid training, and the opportunity to enrich your life and the lives of those you support.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual in eating nutritious meals and snacks consistent with dietary needs, resting, daily self-care activities, leisure/recreation, education, and working.
• Prepare, teach, and assist in food preparation and cleaning of the home.
• Honor the choices, preferences, and culture of the person you support.
• Aid in providing opportunities for social, emotional, and spiritual needs to be met.
• Assist with transportation and scheduling of all medical, therapy, vocational, and recreational activities.
• Ensure the home environment is safe and in good condition.
• Implement services and supports to address goals identified through the Person Centered Plan.
• Attend treatment team meetings and facilitate communication related to individual needs, response to service and supports, and progress toward goals.
• Participate in supervision as agreed upon in the RHA supervision contract.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• At least 18 years old
• Documentation of home ownership: current mortgage statement or renter’s lease
• Proof of homeowner’s renter insurance or personal property insurance
• Valid Driver’s License
• Pass a criminal background check, Healthcare Registry, and Urine Drug Screen for yourself and other adults in the home
• Willingness to be a self-employed worker

Qualifications

• Desire to serve others and share your home
• Strong desire to provide a supportive environment for persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
• Ability to support an individual to be successful at home, work, and in the community

Skills

• Positive attitude and personability
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to support individuals with diverse needs
• Knowledge of meal planning and nutrition
• Understanding of home safety and maintenance
• Experience with transportation and scheduling
• Ability to attend treatment team meetings

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to earned money before payday
• Employee perks and discount program
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional, and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

Pay

Compensation is determined based on the needs of the individual served and will be paid as a contract provider.

Schedule

The schedule for this role varies based on the needs of the individual being supported.