Behavior Support Companion
Comprehensive PAID training!
Are you a compassionate, people-oriented person who wants a part-time human services job that gives you flexible hours to fit around your busy schedule?
Being a Respite Companion or Behavior Support Companion is more than just a job, as you will develop a personal relationship with the individuals and families you work with.
Our Respite Companions provide highly trained non-medical direct services/compassionate home companions to children with developmental disabilities and other special needs.
Areas of Tustin, Santa Ana, Irvine, Stanton, Westminster, Orange, Laguna Niguel, Huntington Beach, Anaheim, and surrounding areas!
This is a full-time & part-time position with flexible hours!
Responsibilities:
The Respite Companion will serve as the primary support staff and will possess the necessary skills to deal effectively with the day-to-day challenges of providing respite services to clients, including the demonstrated ability to increase specified client skills.
- Provide primary caregivers the opportunity to enjoy breaks from their daily caregiving responsibilities.
- Assist clients, their parents/guardians and their siblings to enjoy a less stressful home environment.
- Work in people's homes & in varied community settings serving families in Orange County.
- Maintain a positive relationship with the family or families cared for
- Engage with the client through activities they enjoy
- Provide personal care and support to assist with daily living care needs
- Conduct and lead socialization activities
- Responsible for record-keeping for each of the service recipients.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
- Basic computer skills
- Familiar with developmental disabilities
- Availability to work evenings and one day on the weekend. The schedule will be based on the needs of the client and family.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Proof of valid driver's license, copy of auto insurance liability coverage, and clear DMV report
- Operational vehicle
- Proof of/willing to receive CPR and First Aid training certifications
- Clearance with the Department of Justice by completing a fingerprint background check
Physical Activity Requirements:
- Ability to physically lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds (e.g., groceries, housewares, or move furniture).
- Ability to physically assist, guide, and facilitate movement of clients that may need physical assistance (e.g., wheelchair transfer, walking, etc.)
- Ability to actively participate in frequent recreational activities
Training:
- Participate in approximately 40 hours of required training and would complete it during the first three months of employment.
- Includes competency-based training, on-the-job field training and any other training provided by the professional staff of IABA and/or professionals outside the agency.
Hours: M-F after 1 pm (afternoon and evenings), Weekends 9a-10p
Wages: starting at $19 and depends on previous experience
Affirmative Action/EEO statement: It is the policy of IABA to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable
Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Respite: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Irvine, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person