In Home Community Support (Hab Aide)

MCAR • Hermitage, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

In-Home and Community Support Staff - Habilitative Aide MCAR, Inc. - Hermitage, PA www.mercerarc.org Since 1952, MCAR, Inc. has been the leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We promote human rights, provide residential services and create employment opportunities for those with disabilities. We are seeking dedicated employees for our Habilitative Aide Program who want to help us continue to provide services that improve the quality of life for people with special needs in Mercer County. Excellent starting wage Rewarding Career If this sounds like something in which you would be interested, we would love to have you. The work schedule hours vary Monday thru Friday and positions available in Mercer and Lawrence County. In some cases, there are evening and weekend shifts available if you choose. Hours for assignments are subject to vary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• One (1) year of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or physical disabilities; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Current and Valid Driver's license.
• Must have a vehicle in order to perform job duties
• Ability to operate vehicles including adaptive equipment
• Basic Math skills
• Basic cooking skills
• Computer skills
• Must have a smartphone

Responsibilities

• Provide support, direction, and training to individuals with special needs in a 1:1 setting in Mercer and Lawrence County.
• Provide services to community-based individuals with physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist with adult daily living skills, financial maintenance, etc.
• Implement programs as formulated to facilitate acquisition of vocational skills and appropriate social interaction with peers.
• Keep accurate records as required by MCAR, county, state and federal regulations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Assist the individual in making decisions that will keep them safe, healthy and secure.
• Must be able to interact with individual within their social environment.
• May be required to assist individuals within the healthcare system.

What This Job Offers

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