CFC Program Part-Time (at home, 30 Hours)

JOB TITLE:   CFC (Community First Choice) DSS Part-Time  (at home, 30 Hours)      

Caring Matters will be hiring a Part-Time CFC (Community First Choice) Direct Support Staff.  The work schedule is as follows:

Tuesday – Friday: 2:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

• Refer below on the Job Description for complete responsibilities/duties.
• Applicants must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and a clear Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), and personal auto insurance
• Bilingual preferred 
• Hourly Wage: $10.60 per hour

FLSA STATUS:   Non-Exempt

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Assisting individuals in performing activities of daily living (i.e., grooming, eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, housekeeping, grocery shopping) while promoting the achievement of maximum independence;
2. Educating and supporting individuals in all self-help skill, as well as skills deemed significant by the individual and his/her interdisciplinary Team (IDT);
3. Implementing all treatment plans as determined and designated by the individual and IDT (i.e., Individual Support Plans, Training Objectives, Behavior Support Strategies, etc.);
4. Providing transportation to and from doctors’ appointments;
5. Assistance with medications and performance of Nurse-delegated tasks;
6. Providing transportation to and from community outings of the individual’s choice;
7. Advocating for individual’s rights;
8. Assisting individuals in attaining their goals;
9. Promoting positive self-concept through encouragement and positive reinforcement;
10. Communicating significant factors regarding each individual’s treatment to the person designated to coordinate services for the individual(s); and 
11. Documenting individual’s daily activities, as well as recording progress or lack of progress pertaining to objectives and goals.

WORKSKILLS

1. Positive interpersonal skills
2. Good communication skills
3. Good written skills

EXPERIENCE

1. 18 years of age
2. Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record
3. Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities (preferred)

QUALIFICATIONS

HS Diploma or Equivalent

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

This position may require high physical demands such as bending, lifting, and stretching (i.e., supporting adults in bathing, changing adult briefs, lifting/transferring non-ambulatory individuals)