Adult Companion

Job Title: Adult Companion Department: Family and Community Services Inclusive. Innovative. Open-Hearted. We are Care Champions. A team of adaptable, collaborative, diverse, mission-driven individuals with a passion for purposeful innovation and service excellence. Our community commits itself to being inclusive and welcoming as we put the whole person at the center of everything we do.

Part- time opportunities Summary Adult Companions work with an individual enrolled in the Department of Developmental Services’ Agency with Choice Program. They work directly with the individual in the family home and in the community as part of a family support team. ​Essential Job Functions (vary according to the needs of the individual but may include): Accompanying the individual to community activities with family members or alone to increase understanding of social norms and independent skills.

Gaining and applying knowledge of the individual’s strengths, abilities, weak areas, needs, behaviors, and motivators. Positive interaction resulting in the development of relationships with individual and family. Role model appropriate social communication and actions in all settings. Support the consistency of the family/home routine by assisting with appropriate participation.

Create and maintain a safe environment where the individual can utilize strengths and improve on needed skills. Assisting with the daily living needs of the individual within the home and community.

Education

& Experience First Aid & CPR Certifications required. Highschool Diploma or equivalent. Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals. Ability to respond appropriately and quickly to health, safety, and emergency situations.