Jay Nolan Community Services

General Description: We are looking for a live-in Roommate / Home Support Worker to provide individualized support, assistance, and instruction to a man with a diagnosis of a developmental disability or similar need. The individual being supported is a very kind and respectful person. He likes exploring new places of interest with the help from staff to discover new activities. He enjoys swimming, bowling, and visiting his family regularly. In general, he requires health and safety support for meal planning, medications, exercising, socializing, medical appointments, & home cleaning. This is a Roommate position: Living with the person being supported is required. Candidate will be signing a lease agreement and will be responsible for covering an agreed upon portion of utility bills. Job Duties: Provide individualized support, problem solving, companionship, guidance and assistance in activities in everyday living to one or more persons with the diagnosis of a developmental disability or similar need. Provide 1:1 support and guidance to the consumer in their own home and promote the health and safety of the consumer at all times. Assist the consumer in the maintenance of their home (e.g. cleaning / paying bills / dealing with the landlord / utility companies as required). Assist consumer in establishing regular routine in taking prescribed medications and be familiar with the potential side effects of such, observing and reporting on any changes. Must be able to work effectively with people who have disabilities, while being sensitive to needs, preferences and feelings. Must have the skills and ability to work with the agency, staff, support team, family members and community members, with the ability to work autonomously as well as with the team Participate in all team meetings / workshops / In-service training and conferences as required Qualifications: Experience supporting individuals with Autism and or developmental disabilities preferred not required. Energetic, outgoing, patient, and respectful High school diploma or GED A valid driver's license, reliable auto, current auto insurance, & smart phone are required Ability to handle physical aspects of job Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures Comply with all policies and procedures of the organization and public locations of activities Benefits: Benefits for full-time JNCS employees include: Medical Insurance, paid vacation hours, paid sick leave, vision & Aflac insurance, paid allowance for cell phone use, mileage reimbursement, paid CPR & First Aid training, matching 403b plan, and on-the-job training.