Position Summary: PART TIME and FULL TIME available. Seeking a male live-in Companion wanted for a young high- functioning adult male on the spectrum in beautiful Malibu, California. We are looking for someone who can mentor, friend, supervise the young adult. He is a self-sufficient young man that needs some extra help with navigating his 20s. You will guide and support him to make good choices as well as teach him the correct social cues in the many different social settings of growing up. The job offers room and board. Part-time positions available.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essentials functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Compassionate companionship
- Assisting with medication
- Maintain, support, and flex with his daily routine and schedule
- Provide and Support Social Opportunities
- Support Educational / Therapeutic / Intellectual Stimulation
- Provide and Support physical activities
- Maintain Strict Safeguards/Security and awareness of potential dangers
- Transportation - driving client to and from appointments, meals, activities, and any thing else that may arise during your shift
Qualifications:
A suitable candidate will be a friendly and caring individual. Preferably has very clear morals and a sense of service. Must have a mindset of personal investment and find reward in helping others grow. You must consider yourself an active person and have many interests.
Minimum Qualifications
- Energetic and positive personality
- Organizational and communication skills
- Patient and reliable
- High School Diploma (College Degree is a +++)
- Awareness of surroundings and reading difficult situations (background in security is a +++)
Some Perks:
- Your meals and activity expenses with the young adult will be reimbursed or provided.
- You will need to drive your own car but your gas will be reimbursed.
- Paid-Time off
- Fridge and Kitchen will be stocked, but cooking is a +++
Qualities we would love:
- Military experience
- Has worked with children or people with special needs
- Strong emotional intelligence
- Flexibility with schedule changes and can go above and beyond when needed
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Caregiving or Counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person