Independent Living Specialist - Military veterans preferred

Company DescriptionAt Dungarvin, you have the ability to make someone's life better! Embrace the opportunity to change someone's life by assisting people with disabilities. Providing personal and companion care at Dungarvin, you will have the ability to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.Job DescriptionThis is a position that provides a personalized blend of IHS services that focus on the support and skill development a person needs to maintain and/or increase their independence. Staff will work in both community and in-home settings. Staff will work with multiple persons served and will need a reliable vehicle to drive to and from shifts and be able to transport Persons Served. In this position you will have the opportunity to: Assist individuals in a 1:1 in-home setting as you support them in pursuing a happy, healthy, and more independent life.Provide skill development in areas including but not limited to: community participation, health, safety and wellness, household management and adaptive skills.Attend team meetings, write progress reports, and assist supervisors in maintaining consistency in service provision and communication with support team members.Create lasting, positive impacts on peoples' lives through coaching, mentoring, and encouraging others to reach their goals.Full time and part-time schedules.QualificationsAssociates in relevant field OR two years equivalent experience in working with developmentally disabled and/or mental illness, as determined by the supervisor. Must be at least 18 years oldHigh school diploma or GEDAdept in the use of technology and possess a smart device with adequate dataValid driver's license with acceptable driving recordPossess a reliable vehicle to transport residents as neededCurrent personal auto liability insuranceAdditional InformationBenefits as an Individualized Living Specialist : Wages start at $18.50/hour $1,000 sign-on bonus Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for full-time employeesSupplemental InsuranceFlex Spending and HSA Accounts for full-time employeesPet InsuranceLife Insurance for full-time employees401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of servicesPAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employeesPTO DonationGrowth and Development OpportunitiesEmployee Referral ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramNational Brand DiscountsPay Active - access up to 50% of your pay before paydayPAID training and orientationEqual Opportunity Employer4/15