Job Description

Join a support team enriching the life of a friendly, energetic young man with developmental disabilities in the Fremont area. Work with one team member providing behavioral support and companionship to the client. Provide leadership during times of crisis or escalation. Assist with housekeeping, cooking, laundry and other personal services and/or training, as needed. Provide support for activities of interest to the client, such as hiking, walking, reading together, playing games, and listening to or making music. Work with other staff to introduce new skills and community activities. Part-time and Full-time. Required: Minimum of 2 years of full-time equivalent experience working with adults with autism or other developmental disabilities with challenging behaviors. Training in crisis prevention and intervention Experience using behavioral and crisis supports such as redirection and de-escalation Cheerful, energetic, kind personality Ability to think ahead and take initiative within program plan Experience with household duties such as cooking, cleaning and laundry Be able to stand, sit, and be mobile for most of work shift when needed Be able to walk 5 miles when needed Be able to provide personal care High school diploma Ability to follow through on schedules and appointments, including interview Three professional references from related work situations (to be provided later) Preferred: College degree or college studies, especially in psychology, speech or occupational therapy Experience using positive psychology, trauma-informed care and other strength-based and person-centered approaches Knowledge of healthy cooking Hourly rate: $25-40/hour depending on experience (daytime rate only) Sign on bonus: $200 per month for first five full months worked (maximum total of $1,000 bonus, prorated for part-time) Medical insurance if regularly working 30 or more hours/week (share of cost) Paid training with staff team in areas such as autism, psychology, development and behavioral management as they relate to client Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fremont, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• residential support of IDD adults w/ behavioral challenges: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• crisis prevention and intervention training (Required)

Work Location: In person

• Health insurance