Live-in Caregiver for Intellectually Disabled Clients - Champion Services

Fort Worth, TX

About the Job

Champion Services is a Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Provider that creates an exciting, fulfilling, and family oriented environment for its clients and employees. Champion Service's support individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in the North Richland Hills, and Grapevine area.

We are currently looking for a compassionate, motivated and dedicated Live-in Caregiver (Live-in DSP) to join our team. (YOU ARE REQUIRED TO RESIDE IN THE GROUP HOME WHILE EMPLOYED WITH THE COMPANY). This is a 24/7 position. As a Live-in Caregiver, you will live in a company group home with 3 clients, all of whom have intellectual and developmental disabilities in Fort Worth, TX.

As a Live-in Caregiver you will eligible for company bonuses and holiday pay.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday: 7a - 9:30a; 3:30p - 9p.
Saturday & Sunday: 7a - 9p.

Job Duties:

Provide direct care for all assigned Group Home clients ensuring their safety and security.
Ensure a clean, healthy and hazard-free environment for individuals.
Regularly take clients on community outings and events.
Provide clients with adaptive skills in communication, social, independence, pre-vocational, and behaviors.
Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living such as eating, meal preparation, medication, and laundry.
Provide transportation services in a safe and timely manner.
Manage the upkeep of the group home.
Provide proper documentation for each client.
Communicate regularly with case managers, families, community and other company representatives.
Be available by cell phone and email during scheduled shift.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum age of 21 years.
At least 2 years of experience providing Direct Care for individuals with disabilities.
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for off duty commute.
Must meet all pre-employment requirements including drug screening, clean background and driving record.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must be able to read, write, speak, hear, and understand English fluently.
Must meet certain physical capability requirements.
Ability to work independently and organize work.

Champion Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

www.championservices.org

Job Type: Full-time.

Pay: $38,376.00 per year.

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid orientation
Paid time off
Paid training
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Night shift
On call
Weekends as needed.

Education: High school or equivalent (Required).

Experience: Caregiving: 1 year (Required).

License/Certification: Driver's License (Required).

Work Location: In person.

About Champion Services :

Denise and Jay were able to shift their focus from trying to fix what was different about their child and concentrate on helping Ty live the best life he could live. Through their experience in helping their son live a quality life, the Gasmires saw firsthand the need for a company to help families travel the road they had forged. Champion Services was born.Today, Champion Services has grown to 90 employees, all skilled professionals working with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The company runs twelve group homes and a successful day program. All of Champion’s home and community services meet the quality and expectation of families who share the same challenges because Champion Services was created by parents who are conquering the same obstacles and sharing the same experiences. Champion Services is more than a business; it’s a community where those who are different belong.

Source : Champion Services