Personal Assistant/Companion for Special Needs Support in Arden, North Carolina at Mountain Area Community Services (MACS)
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Job Description
This position would be providing one on one support and companionship for an active young adult male with physical, cognitive and behavioral disabilities. The right candidate will be physically fit, mentally quick, and a skilled, safe driver. Services provided are Supported Employment to assist client with his home based business of recycling and hauling, and Community Networking to assist him with community integration. The successful candidate will work on Thursdays with an opportunity for some other shifts including overnight shifts episodically throughout the year. Being “handy” and enjoying fixing things and taking things apart are a plus. Smoking is not allowed on-site or at the workplace. The first 6 1/2 + hours a day are paid starting at $24/hour. An additional 1.5-2.5 hours of a normal day start at $20/hour. Increments in pay of $.50/hour will be made every six months for the first two years. Preference is for a male for this particular position.
Requirements
- High school Diploma, GED or Equivalent
- Valid Driver’s License with Current Vehicle insurance
- Excellent Driving skills
- Clean driving record
- Excellent social, problem solving and communication skills
- Must be physically strong and mentally engaging
- Must be accustomed to high level of activity
- Must be able to be comfortable with transfers and lifting
- Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. or more
- Should be a handyman of sorts that enjoys tinkering with things
- Must be able to be physically fit to assist with physical transfers and Supported Employment Services
MACS offers a fun & competitive work environment for everyone.
To help offer you the tools to succeed, MACS offers paid training such as CPR & First Aid, NCI and more!!
Check out more about MACS on our website: www.macs-inc.org
MACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).