Provide support to clients with basic living skills which includes toileting, hygiene care, food prep, feeding assistance, dressing, chores, and other activities that are fundamental to daily living.
Adhere to the rules of the respite program, following agency policies and procedures.
Follow family’s home rules, respecting cultural and other home practices.
Observe and apply safety protocols as needed to ensure safety for both clients and staff.
Complete and submit timely and accurate billing-related data.
Maintain confidentiality of client data in adherence with HIPAA requirements.
Provide occasional coverage for our Kaleidoscope Adult Community program on weekdays during regular business hours, which focuses on daily living and community interaction skills in a clinic or community setting.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education, Experience & Training Equivalent to
High School diploma or GED required.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Prior experience in a care-taking role for persons with disabilities preferred.
Willing to work evening and weekend shifts, with some daytime hours based on client and program need.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Effective communication skills and an ability to interact respectfully and sensitively with clients, client’s family and ESNorCal staff.
Committed to ESNorCal values, including resilience and inclusion.
Ability to work with up to three clients during a single session.
Physical Requirements
Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting in order to observe, assess, and interact with clients.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, stand for up to 6-8 hours a day.
Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials up to and including 25 lbs. to 50 lbs. used in home visits.
Ability to physically implement behavior management strategies including responding to physically aggressive behavior.
Visual and auditory ability to work with clients, staff and others in the workplace continuously.
Ability to utilize computer, cell phone (iPhone).
Must be able to communicate effectively within the workplace, read and write using the primary language within the workplace.
Frequent speaking and listening to clients, staff, and other professionals in meetings and on the phone.
Frequent driving (to and from office and client homes); reliable transportation needed.
Frequent work inside client homes; occasional work in outdoor settings.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ). The People & Performance Department must analyze DOJ/FBI live scan reports in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, as well as fitness for the position.
Must have a valid California Driver’s License with Insurance and maintain a clean driving record.
Must pass health screenings, obtain vaccinations, and clear TB testing based on company policies.
Ability to obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
Ability to obtain and maintain Safety Care certification.
Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certificate.
Must attend required training.
Benefits: As a Variable Hourly Employee, eligibility is based on your average hours worked (27 hours or more to be eligible). It is initially assessed at 9 months, then reassessed every 6 months.
Health & Wellbeing
Medical, dental, and vision coverage — choose from Blue Shield or Kaiser Permanente medical plans, plus Delta Dental PPO and VSP Vision.
Free, confidential mental health support through Lyra — coaching, therapy, and self-guided care, available 24/7, plus legal, financial, and child/elder/pet care resources.
Fertility and family-planning support through Maven, up to $10,000 lifetime.
Paid Time Off
Sick/Wellness Leave — up to 12 days a year for full-time schedules, based on hours worked, plus a Sick/Wellness Leave Donation Program so colleagues can support each other through emergencies.
Vacation that grows with your tenure — up to 15 days a year in your first two years, 20 days by year three, and 25 days by year six and beyond, based on hours worked.
Up to 10 paid holidays a year based on the company calendar and your hire date, plus up to 2 Personal Days.
Financial Wellbeing
403(b) retirement plan through Fidelity, with automatic enrollment and yearly increases up to 10% of pay.
Limited-Purpose (Dental & Vision) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Health Savings Account (HSA) — save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare expenses when enrolled in a qualifying medical plan (Blue Shield or Kaiser HDHP). Our Family of Companies contributes $60/month for individual coverage or $120/month for family coverage.
Employer-paid Long-Term Disability and Life/AD&D insurance, with optional supplemental coverage available for purchase.
myFlexPay — access money you’ve already earned, any time you need it, with no loan and no interest.
Perks & Extras
Up to $2,000 a year in Learning Reimbursement for courses, training, and professional development.
Career coaching, Employee Resource Groups, and paid training.
Pre-tax commuter benefits and payroll direct deposit.
Employee Referral Bonus Program — earn a bonus (up to $1,000) based on the position your referral is hired into.
About Us: For nearly 100 years, Easterseals Northern California has provided services to people with disabilities and their families, helping them live, learn, work, and play to their full potential. Today, Easterseals Northern California is a powerhouse in the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) space and it’s setting a new standard of care. Easterseals Northern California is also a founding member of one of the nation’s largest behavioral health networks delivering more than one million hours of clinical services annually to people in need across Northern California. We are part of a family of companies, a strategic set of non-profit organizations, including the Catalight Foundation, Easterseals Northern California, and Catalight Care Services (CCS), that are working together to responsibly disrupt and transform the delivery of home and community-based care.
EOE Statement: The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as deemed fit for the organization. Easterseals Northern California is an equal opportunity employer.
Time Type
Part time
Compensation
$21.00 - $22.00 / hourly
The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as deemed fit for the organization.
Easterseals Northern California is an equal opportunity employer.
