Support Worker

Job Overview

Seeking a compassionate, positive, and supportive person to assist with activities of daily

living (hygiene, cooking, and transportation) and community engagement. Training in

CPR/First Aid required. Previous experience in caregiving preferred.

Client is a queer, non-binary (they/them) 28-year-old who has Down syndrome. They

love fashion, cooking, music, writing, art, theater, and drag.

Essential Job Functions

Weekend 1:1

Personal Support

Worker

Part time to start Mid-May.

8 hour shift (variable based on client’s activity schedule).

Flexible hours.

2 weekends per month (weekends vary, depending on client’s schedule).

$25 per hour with opportunities for overtime.

Plan fun and engaging weekend community activities and outings.

Serve as an advocate on behalf of the individual.

Provide direction, scheduling, and in-person support as needed.

Support and participate in client’s creative interests/pursuits.

Help the client prepare healthy meals and develop cooking skills.

Requirements

New hires would need to be fully vaccinated with 1 or 2 doses and booster and provide their card upon hire OR begin receiving the booster within 2 weeks of being hired and participate in weekly

COVID testing until fully vaccinated OR provide documentation for an ADA or religious exemption and participate in weekly COVID testing.

Help the client maintain a clean living environment and complete basic house

cleaning tasks.

Provide and/or monitor transportation with a well-maintained vehicle and clean

driving record to/from community programs and activities with mileage

reimbursement.

Meet the guardians’ requests and client’s individual needs.

Maintain a budget and submit receipts to life care manager.

Minimum of one year non-binding commitment strongly preferred.

High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum of one year experience working with individuals with

intellectual/developmental disabilities is preferred.

CPR/First Aid Certified (or willingness to become certified).

Ability to teach skills of independent living and work in tandem with individual while

providing safety oversight.

Appreciation for the arts and related fields.

Required to have fingerprinting as part of a background check process.

Interested candidates please send resume and cover letter of interest in this position to Karen Forester (Life Care Manager):

teamkaiandannie@outlook.com (773-885-4565)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid training

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Evanston, IL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Evanston, IL: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person