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SalaryThese opportunities are typically Monday through Friday with no overnights scheduling.No intimate care necessary.
You can earn more, grow more, andBe More at Easterseals.
Easterseals leads the way to full equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and our community. Join us, and together, we will make the world a better, brighter, more fulfilling place for all.
The Support Advocate position is a unique and challenging opportunity to be a difference between can't and can in someone's life. Each Advocate works with adults who have the overall goal of successfully living in their own home and being an active member of their community. The right candidate will enjoy:
- A fast‐paced (on‐the‐go) day, visiting different individuals living in various areas throughout our community
- Independent, self‐directed work, while advocating and encouraging independence in others
- Teaching others by building skills, accomplishing goals and being a role model
- Using technology and community resources to help achieve connectedness and advocacy
From moving to their own apartment for the first time to learning to prepare the Thanksgiving meal; from paying bills for the first time with no assistance to learning to take care of their health, the opportunities for success and achievement are limitless. The Support Advocate position is more than “just a job,” it is a passion for seeing and experiencing someone's growth in independence every day.
- M-F Schedule/No Weekends
- Innovative approach to support with individuals who live and function independently from hands-on guidance. No intimate care necessary.
- Full-time employment opportunities
- Pay based on individual experience
- Yearly raise opportunities
- Job training
- Comprehensive PTO, retirement, and health benefits package for full-time team members
Qualifications for this role include:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum 1 year of experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred. Must possess sound knowledge of disabilities and support services (resources within city and county).
- Driver's license, car insurance, and reliable transportation required.
Keywords: Personal, Attendant, Care, Mileage Reimbursement
