Home Manager / Skills Trainer

Pflugerville TX

Description

Home Manager / Skills Trainer for young adult with Aspergers $15 / hour direct care position for part-time (20 - 24 hour / week) Looking for an exceptional person to work with a young Autistic man (high functioning Asperger’s) to assist him in performing activities of daily living as he strives to become independent. Seeking assistance to enhance his skills including coping, cooking, cleaning, hygiene, self-care, and interacting with others appropriately in normal everyday activities. Additionally, he should be encouraged to incorporate daily exercise, regular social activities, and other beneficial behaviors. Assist through the use of schedules, checklists, and reminders to maintain consistency and good work habits. We are looking for someone who can perform these duties: Maintain household (cooking, cleaning, general upkeep, and other chores as needed) Grocery shopping, general errands, transportation to appointments Teach cleaning, cooking, basic chores, healthy eating, exercise, and other skills Guide in learning personal goals of budgeting, self-care, etc. Help assist social development and personal enrichment Help enforce positivity, coping strategies, self-confidence while providing encouragement Dog care Assist with employment goals Some general yard upkeep Light administrative duties as needed Other tasks as assigned Required Qualifications: High school diploma / GED Must pass background check and have clean driving record Desired Qualifications Include: College degree in psychology, social work, or similar field Interest in autism Computer proficient Responsible adulting skills Organized and mature Need a mature, honest, dependable caregiver who is willing to commit a minimum of one year to this position. You would be an integral team member of an involved family. Direct phone inquiries only please. Call 512-699-two thousand immediately if you are interested.