InHome Support Specialist

InHome Support Specialist

Harry Meyering Center is a non-profit focused on supporting developmentally disabled individuals in the community with a person-centered way of thinking.

~ Do you have experience as a Direct Support Professional/PCA or a willingness to learn? 

~ Do you want the opportunity to try something different?

~ Wanting to engage with individuals in their homes and in the community? 

~ Are you a caring, effective communicator who is also punctual?

Then this is the job for you! 

This posting is for a part-time position of approximately 15 to 25 hours per week.

This position is eligible for a $1,000 hiring bonus!!

Schedule: Typically Monday - Friday, with a focus on evening hours, typically ranging from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with some flexibility. 

Wage: $19.00 per hour

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate with the support team both verbally and in writing 
• Provide assistance and support to individuals served in their homes and in the community
  • go grocery shopping, help with cleaning, go to the movies, take to appointments and more
• Write outcomes, procedures, and POCs for individuals founded on needs, wants, and dreams.
• Demonstrate and act as necessary based on knowledge of systems, routines, applicable licensing regulations, and programming.
• Facilitate access to healthcare services, educate regarding personal health issues, and support/assist with medical recommendations and directives from health care providers.
• Encourage participation in leisure activities at home and in the community to promote a healthy lifestyle and socially valued goals.
• Advocate for the benefit of others.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new employees
• Support/assist with medical recommendations and directives from healthcare providers
• Assist with entitlement benefits and financial matters

What are the perks? 

• Flexible Scheduling 
• Paid Training
• Fulfilling Career 
• Holiday and Overtime
• Pay Resume building experiences
• Referral Bonus Available 
• Benefits for full-time employees:
  • Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO and more!

Previous Employees have shared:

• "I love how close staff work with each other to ensure that needs are being met."
• "It is such a rewarding feeling when one of the individuals I serve meets one of their goals or gets to an activity that they have always wanted to do."
• "This position has allowed me to grow in so many ways, it is continually rewarding."

What do we need from you?

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or general education degree. 
• Prior experience or training is not required, but it is preferred to have experience as a CNA, PCA, Caregiver, DSP, or healthcare related professional.  
• Must hold a valid United States driver's license and pass a driving record check conducted by our insurance carrier.