Personal Assistant

Expand Yu is a third-party case management service posting on behalf of clients participating in California's Self-Determination Program (SDP). Candidates will be hired by clients directly or by the client's chosen hiring agency, not by Expand Yu.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Personal Assistant to support an adult in their home and local community. The ideal candidate will provide administrative support, manage calendars, and provide transportation 1-2 times per week.

Responsibilities:

- Provide reminders for daily personal care tasks
- Provide reminders for medications
- Assist with personal organization, planning, and problem-solving
- Collect and sort mail, ensure important notices and bills are not missed
- Review emails on a regular basis and ensure nothing important is missed
- Manage deadlines and due dates for bills
- Maintain calendar, support with scheduling appointments, and provide reminders for upcoming appointments
- Assist in making plans, blocking out additional time needed, and arranging transportation
- Conduct research and make phone calls to gather more information
- Provide transportation for the client using your own car 1-2 times per week, and not for large distances (you will receive mileage reimbursement)

Requirements:

- Must have a car, a valid driver's license, and be a good driver
- Must have strong time-management and project-management skills
- Must be good at keeping others on task
- Must be skilled at organizing a calendar and scheduling
- Must have strong computer skills
- Must be proactive -- not waiting for instructions all the time
- Must be patient and understanding
- Must be compassionate and non-judgmental
- Must be a creative and collaborative problem-solver
- Must be able to word requests without being demanding (bonus if you have knowledge and experience with PDA)

- Prefer to work with someone who understands executive dysfunction specifically
- Prefer to work with someone with lived experience of neurodivergence and/or queerness
- Prefer to work with someone bilingual in Spanish
- Shared interests are a bonus: Music - Ranchera, Rock, Metal; If you are nerdy about something

Schedule:

Regular hours with some variation / flexibility. Schedule will be established together with the client. Shifts will be scheduled during the week, not on weekends.

Compensation:

Pay is between $24 - $30 per hour plus mileage reimbursement for any driving done for the client.

Additional Details:

Please note that if you are not already working for a Self-Determination Program participant, you MUST complete a Live Scan fingerprinting at your own cost when completing hiring paperwork. This Live Scan is specific to SDP. If you have a Live Scan for a different program you still have to complete this step. Depending on the Live Scan provider this may cost up to $75. This is a requirement from the state of California and cannot be waived or paid by the employer. If this is not possible for you, please do not apply. More details and paperwork for the Live Scan will be provided if chosen by the employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 22 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person