I currently own a group home for adults with intellectual disabilities located in Milton Florida. I'm looking for someone who would be interested in being a "live-in" staff member Monday-Friday with weekends off. The pay starts at $62,400 a year. The staff member would get paid a biweekly rate of $2,400. A pay increase would occur every year. No experience needed, but some experience preferred. We will provide and pay for all training needed. Live-in staff would be responsible for taking care of five (5) male residents. All residents are mobile and can ambulate themselves. All residents leave during the day to go to a day program and return later in the afternoon. Some of these residents can exhibit behaviors such as cussing, yelling, etc when upset. So looking for someone who can navigate these behaviors appropriately. Responsibilities and qualifications required are listed below. $1,000 sign-on bonus after the first 30 days of employment for individual hired for the position. We are only interested in individuals who could interview in person and who are local. If interested, or if you know of someone who may be interested, please call or text me at 850-490-7829.
Responsibilities Include:
Teaching skills to promote independence
Supporting community inclusion and integration (this means taking residents on outings utilizing company van)
Assisting with daily living needs (cooking, cleaning, providing medications to residents)
Mentoring individuals to help build social skills and relationships
Provide guidance and support in daily activities
Take residents to provider appointments as needed
Qualifications Include:
18 years of age or older
Able to pass a level 2 background screen
High School diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license