Personal Support & Companion Services (Part-time)

Description

• Provide support and supervision to individuals to assist them with achieving their implementation plan goals. 
• Assist individuals to become integrated into the community by providing and/or arranging meaningful community-based activities. 
• Maintain a safe and clean environment in an individual's house/apartment. 
• Assist individuals with daily tasks. 
• Treat everyone with civility, kindness, active listening, and professionalism, even in challenging situations. 
• Document all services provided accurately and in a timely manner. 
• Complete and maintain current in all required training and certification on an annual or renewal basis. 
• Complete and maintain validated certification in the administration of medication. 
• Accurately record all medications administered and maintain medications in accordance with the medication policy.  
• Provide companionship, supervision, and social interaction to individuals to reduce isolation and promote emotional well-being.
• Engage individuals in conversation, recreational, leisure, and hobby-based activities based on their interests and abilities.
• Accompany individuals to community activities, appointments, social events, and outings to encourage community inclusion.
• Offer prompting and encouragement with daily routines to support independence. 
• Support individuals in developing and maintaining positive social skills and relationships.
  Ensure a safe, respectful, and supportive environment at all times.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries while building positive rapport.
• Ensure compliance with all MTC policies and procedures, APD, and other regulatory agencies.
• Maintain a collaborative work environment and work well with others.
• Perform additional duties as assigned. 

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age. 
• Minimum of one (1) year of verifiable experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child-care setting, or with individuals who have developmental disabilities.  
• Substitution: College  or vocational/technical training equivalent to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours may substitute for the required experience. 
• Valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration, and automobile insurance required. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English. 
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with individuals served, families, staff, and community partners.  
• Demonstrated ability to be culturally responsive, disability-sensitive, and socially perceptive.  
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships.  
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn person-centered practices. 
• Ability to support individuals using adaptive and behavioral support strategies as outlined in service plans.  
• Strong customer service skills with a compassionate, respectful approach.  
• Basic mathematical skills (for documentation and medication recording, as applicable).  
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.  
• Ability to perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean environment.  
• Willingness and ability to complete required training, certifications, and medication administration validation as required by policy and regulatory agencies.  
• Must pass a Level II background check/fingerprinting (https://info.flclearinghouse.com), drug screening, and FDOT/MVR check. 

Compensation: $15.25/hour; 20 hours per week.

Why Join Us?

• Rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities. 
• Opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

If you are friendly, focused on people-first and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply!  

MTC is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.