Caregiver for Behavioral Group Home Full Time

Sevita • San Fernando, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role involves supporting individuals in a group home setting with their personal hygiene and assisting those who may have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. The ideal candidate is compassionate, patient, and finds meaning in this type of work, offering a promising future at Sevita. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care, believing that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. They provide quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges faced. This mission has been ongoing for over 50 years, with a large team innovating and enhancing care for individuals across the U.S.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 6 months-1 year experience in direct care of individuals with developmental disabilities (such as Autism, Down's syndrome, etc.)
• Must have some experience working with severe behavioral challenges such as verbal and physical aggression, running away, and so on.
• Behavioral de-escalation skills
• Knowledge of client rights and advocacy
• Strong communication skills
• Must be able to pass applicable criminal and driver history background checks and a pre-employment physical and TB test.
• Valid CA Driver's license
• Must have driver history of at least one year as a licensed driver (in any US state)
• Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible characteristics
• All positions require working at least one weekend shift (some schedules include both weekend days) on a regular basis

Nice To Haves

• DSP Year 1 and DSP Year 2 certifications

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in a group home setting with their personal hygiene.
• Support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs.
• Assist the individuals in a group home setting with their personal hygiene.
• Support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs.
• Help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities.
• Support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Starting range is currently at $18.10/hour up to $20/hour (pay rate determined by which group home location you work in), plus annual increases
• Pay on Demand
• Full benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week, including health benefits and 401(k) with a 3% company match
• Vacation pay
• Holiday pay
• Paid time off plus holiday pay to recharge so you can be your best at work
• All group home staff (full-time and part-time) get double-time holiday pay!
• Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing - and want to reward staff who work well with training and advancement/promotions.
• A stable job at an established, growing company with advancement opportunities
• We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED