Direct Support Worker

Hilo HI

Description

Direct Support Worker - Weekdays or Weekend assignments Employment Network Hawaii Keaau, HI - 96749 SEND RESUME TO [email protected] Seeking Direct Support Workers for adults with intellectual/ developmental disabilities (ID/DD). Part-time assignments during week days in our horticultural business at the Keaau Business Park, and/or one-to-one Personal Assistant duties in the afternoons/evenings or on weekends in Hilo or lower Puna areas. General ag duties include: • Assist clients to harvest, trim and transplant tropical flowers and foliage, • Wash and pack flowers to meet agricultural inspection standards, • Roll, shred, and package shredded newspaper, • Provide guidance to clients to adopt/acquire appropriate job skills • Monitor and document client performance and their physical/ behavioral well-being • Anticipate and prevent client's negative behaviors due to environmental or personal trigger General PA duties include: • Assistance to Activities of Daily Living/ Independent Living Skills • Promotion of socialization and community resources • Provide transportation to and from client's home base • Monitor client's physical, mental, and environmental health and safety • Monitor and document client's physical/ behavioral health QUALIFICATIONS: • Some experience in the horticultural field or ag operations • Be a role model to the clients • People and task oriented • Display grace under pressure • Attention to detail (both people and the environment) • Good with manipulating small & delicate objects • Ability to lift/move 25 lbs packages • Have own car and familiar with Hilo/Puna roads, with current auto insurance, registration,and safety check • Willingness to work under sunny, rainy, or hot environments • Some computer/typing experience • High School diploma or above, be able to read and write standard English • Valid driver's license with a clean driving abstract • Some experience working with ID/DD population • Must pass background check, pass APS/CAN registry checks, TB clearance, clean drug test, and complete First Aid/CPR training at hire • Must not be on the Federal and State Lists of Excluded Individuals and Entities Part-time hourly rate Please reply via email with a cover letter and resume (to include a list of any special skills or talents)