Personal Assistant/Companion for Special Needs Support

• This position would be providing one on one support and companionship for an active young adult male with physical, cognitive and behavioral disabilities.
• The right candidate will be physically fit, mentally quick, and a skilled, safe driver.
• Services provided are Supported Employment to assist client with his home based business of recycling and hauling, and Community Networking to assist him with community integration.
• The successful candidate will work on Thursdays with an opportunity for some other shifts including overnight shifts episodically throughout the year.
• Being “handy” and enjoying fixing things and taking things apart are a plus.
• Smoking is not allowed on-site or at the workplace.
• The first 6 1/2 + hours a day are paid starting at $24/hour.
• An additional 1.5-2.5 hours of a normal day start at $20/hour.
• Increments in pay of $.50/hour will be made every six months for the first two years.
• Preference is for a male for this particular position.

Requirements

• High school Diploma, GED or Equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License with Current Vehicle insurance
• Excellent Driving skills
• Clean driving record
• Excellent social, problem solving and communication skills
• Must be physically strong and mentally engaging
• Must be accustomed to high level of activity
• Must be able to be comfortable with transfers and lifting
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. or more
• Should be a handyman of sorts that enjoys tinkering with things
• Must be able to be physically fit to assist with physical transfers and Supported Employment Services

MACS offers a fun & competitive work environment for everyone.

To help offer you the tools to succeed, MACS offers paid training such as CPR & First Aid, NCI and more!!

Check out more about MACS on our website

www.macs-inc.org [http://www.macs-inc.org]

MACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).