Advancement for Behavioral & Educational Development & Intervention, Inc (ABEDI, Inc.) is seeking an energetic, motivated and dependable individuals to join our growing team of Behavior Respite Companions (BRC), Personal Assistants (PA), and Mentors (PRIDE) in the Woodland Hills, and Agoura Hills area.
The BRC/PA will provide individual support services to children and adults with developmental disabilities (autism, down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, etc.) who may also engage in challenging behaviors. Specialized Respite services will be provided in the home and community.
PRIDE is a community-based program where the Mentor will work one on one with a client and will work on their individualized goals. For example, many have vocational goals, social goals, and communication goals that you would work on with them. Many also volunteer, and you would support them at those sites. The mentor currently provides transportation for them, and you are supervised often. This can be up to 30 hours per week, depending on the client’s schedule/needs.
Job duties include: support with activities of daily living/self-care, self-direction, leisure and recreational activities, and other skills as developed in the Individualized Service Plan. Staff must have the ability to provide written documentation of service provided.
High need areas: Woodland Hills & Agoura Hills
Qualifications:
- 18 years old with High School diploma
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- CA drivers license and a clean driving record within 5 years (no DUIs)
- Pass criminal background check and LiveScan fingerprinting (FBI/DOJ)
- Able to lift minimum of 20 pounds, frequently move about and bend down.
- Assist with mobility
- Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with supervisor(s) and families.
- Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and/or experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred but not required.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay ranging at $19-20 per hour
- PAID online/field training, ongoing support from management
- Small, fun and reputable company with opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Paid drive time and mileage (when driving between clients)
- Partial cell phone reimbursement per pay period (depends on hours worked per week)
- Referral incentive program
- ABEDI provides necessary standard personal protection equipment precautions (Face masks/shields, gloves, sanitizer)
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any experience with individuals with developmental disabilities?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Woodland Hills, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person