Direct Care Staff (Relief)

About the role

JRI’s Developing Abilities program provides opportunities for people to live in homes and apartments in their communities and to grow through job training, supported employment and day habilitation services. We provide therapeutic and social supports to enrich the lives of people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality supports to adults with developmental disabilities.
• Implement treatment objectives.
• Organize and accompany individuals on community outings.
• Maintain case records and perform data collection.
• Provide personal care to clients.
• Administer medications as required.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Experience working with individuals who have developmental disabilities is required.
• Availability to cover open shifts as necessary.
• Capability to obtain MAP certification.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently without direct supervision or colleagues present.
• Valid driver’s license, with the ability to transport individuals in agency vehicles as well as your own vehicle when needed.

Qualifications

High school diploma preferred.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

• $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Pay

The pay range for this position is $19.00 to $25.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications.

Schedule

We offer a variety of weekday and weekend shifts. Due to the nature of our work and the youth who are depending on us, there are times where overtime may be mandated.