Part-Time Developmental Disability Aide

Please note: If you do not answer the questions associated with this ad, your application will not be considered.

The client is a 29-year-old female with a developmental disability and epilepsy. She and her family are looking for someone to support her at home and in the community (92626 area). The client requires 24/7 support and supervision, and shifts are available from 6:00am-2:00pm, 2:00pm-10:00pm, and 10:00pm-6:00am; 6-9 part-time positions (up to four days per week/32 hours per week) are currently available. You will be assisting the client with Activities of Daily Living and outings to lunch, local stores in the community, etc.

Due to the client’s disabilities, she receives funding from the Regional Center of Orange County (https://www.rcocdd.com/) to meet her needs and for this service and staff. She is part of the Self-Determination Program (https://www.rcocdd.com/client-services/self-determination/) which is why her family can select their own staff. Specifically, you will be hired by a Financial Management Service (FMS), SequoiaSD, as a W-2 employee paid hourly at a rate of up to $28.00 per hour; payment will be twice per month. You must be able to pass a LiveScan background check and have a driving record acceptable to the FMS to qualify for this position, as well as reliable transportation to be able to drive S. as needed. SequoiaSD will be your Employer of Record and who you will report on your taxes.

Please see below and attached to learn more about the client and determine if you are the person the client and her family need!

THE CLIENT IS:

· Someone who thrives on their staff engaging with them quickly and consistently.

· Upbeat, with a happy personality. Debbie Downers need not apply!

· Thoughtful

· Sweet

· Nice

· A great helper

· Polite

· Kind

· Sassy

· One of the funniest people in the world – but note, she is very literal, and it’s important that staff not joke around.

· Non-judgmental & loyal; she loves everybody.

YOU NEED TO:

· Be able to pass a LiveScan background check at your own expense.

· Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

· Have your own, reliable, car, a clean driving record, and be able to drive the client into the community as needed.

· Be active, energetic, and fun! The client is fun and it will be better for both of you if you enjoy being with her.

· Be comfortable with providing hands-on assistance with showering and bathing.

· Be willing and able to administer medications.

· Be willing to intervene with challenging behaviors, including physical aggression, stomping, verbal aggression, etc. Of note, the client does not respond well to Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and similar interventions, like restraints, which need to be avoided at all times/costs.

· Be flexible and patient, while giving clear directions without being controlling. Staff will have an ABA guideline to follow for positive redirection.

· Be calm and don't raise your voice, while remaining consistent.

· Be emotionally and physically present, organized and prepared for each day. The family is depending on you to be available to work as scheduled.

· Know that the client's family is here to help you! To them, her developmental delay and epilepsy are different abilities, not disabilities. Please ask her family if you have questions or concerns; they love her just like she is, and they think you will too.

THE CLIENT NEEDS:

· Constant supervision, support, and redirection due to risk of challenging behaviors like physical aggression, stomping, verbal aggression, etc.

· Hands-on assistance with showering and bathing.

· Help to be safe in the community, i.e. someone close to her while walking.

· To follow a routine and her daily schedule specifically.

· Praise when she does well – always!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 32 per week

Benefits:

• Paid sick time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• PLEASE NOTE: If you do not answer this question in full, your application will not be considered. What interests you about this position? What makes you think you are a good fit?
• PLEASE NOTE: If you do not answer this question in full, your application will not be considered. The shifts available are 6:00am-2:00pm, 2:00pm-10:00pm, and 10:00pm-6:00am. Of those, which hours/shifts are you available for/interested in working?
• PLEASE NOTE: If you do not answer this question in full, your application will not be considered. This position requires that the successful applicant complete and pass a LiveScan background check (at their own expense, and even if they have had one before), and be hired by a Financial Management Service (FMS) before starting. Please confirm that you are aware of these requirements and agree to complete the process.
• PLEASE NOTE: If you do not answer this question in full, your application will not be considered. This individual requires hands-on support with medication administration and bathing tasks, as well as ABA-guided positive redirection (not restraint, Crisis Prevention Intervention, etc...) for challenging behaviors, including physical aggression, stomping, and verbal aggression. Please confirm that this is something you are comfortable with and able to assist with.

Work Location: In person