Personal Support for High Functions Female with Down Syndrome

Frederick MD

Description

Join a team of life coaches helping to support a high functioning young lady with down syndrome. This position would work generally 1-2 evenings a week (2-3 hours per evening) and one weekend a month (6 hours a day) to support goals identified in a person centered plan (PCP). This person may also be able to be a job coach one day a month (8 hours) as a back up to existing job coach. Life coaches are there to coach and assist in daily living and life skills, community, physical fitness and academic activities. Coaches are expected to attend monthly staff meetings. The young lady you will be supporting works part time, is dynamic and social and able to live independently with a supportive environment. She enjoys swimming, dancing, singing and spending time with friends and family. She does have family active in her life. Weekend activities would include assisting in meal preparation and ensuring weekly chores are complete and where assistance may be needed. Successful life coaches (females only please) are able to continuous challenge and introduce new concepts to expand learning and experiences. US citizen, Background checks, CPR certification are a condition of employment. If you do not have your CPR certification - courses can be provided and paid for! Competitive pay