New Start Supportive Living Services is looking to hire disability support staff for a variety of positions and locations.
GRASS VALLEY OPENING
All support staff is hired with a specific set schedule. All openings have opportunity to pick up additional hours on call. Openings may have flexibility to be combined for additional hours; IHSS and or other locations. More information can be found on our website and be discussed during our interview process.
We are currently looking for one SLS support staff for the following Grass Valley shifts:
Tuesday 5 pm-10pm
Thursday and Saturdays 5:30 pm – 11 pm
Sundays 6 pm – 10 pm
Grass Valley SLS Starting Pay Rate: $22 per hour.
Next Step: Apply on our website @ newstartsls.org/careers to be considered for one of our open positions. Our team is excited to connect with you!
WHY NEW START SLS?
Here is what a current Life Skills Coach, has to say about working at New Start SLS:
"New Start SLS is a company that is considerate to one’s personal life by creating flexible schedules and maintaining relationships with their employees. Management is very attentive and helpful with any concerns or obstacles you may face. Employees are very well trained and work as a team to provide the best “life coach” to our consumers. Every month a newsletter is emailed to staff keeping us informed with the company and also acknowledging staff members that their work is valued! Personally, I have obtained a great amount of knowledge and skills to be the best provider for my company and consumers. I highly recommend working for New Start SLS if you are looking for a company that values your dedication to your place of employment and is willing to go above the minimum for their employees."
OUR MISSION
New Start’s belief is that by taking control of the choices that control their lives, people with developmental disabilities can better direct their future. This includes where and with whom they live, where they work, and how they spend their time and resources. Rather than prescribed and controlled choices made by others, focus centers on the consumer and their set goals. We believe through encouragement, support, and Person Centered Planning, that consumers can maximize their own choices so as to enjoy a greater quality of life. As support staff, every day is different, and each day you can make a difference.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Supportive Living Services is a program designed to provide in-home and community-based assistance to adults with developmental disabilities who live in their own homes. Life Skills Coaches assist individuals with the goals they have set for themselves in order to live their best, most fulfilling, most independent lives.
In this position, a few examples of the type of work you will be doing may include assisting the individual with: learning daily skills and activities, menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking, budgeting, cleaning, using public transportation, making and attending medical and dental appointments, joining clubs or Special Olympics teams, volunteering, and social leisure activities. Other duties include, but are not limited to:
Provide in-home and community based assistance to consumers according to individual service programs set up by Alta California Regional Center and New Start SLS.
Documenting of daily charting notes.
Reporting of issues and concerns regarding consumers to New Start Case Manager.
Attending in-service training sessions and continued education when offered.
Assisting with special events or projects.
Some of the individuals we support use electric or manual wheelchairs, receive assistance with adaptive equipment for transfer, and require personal care assistance (ex: toileting, bathing, brushing teeth).
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to work with and support people who have disabilities and have at least 1 year experience in supportive living services, caregiving, education, mentoring, coaching, or working/volunteering with individuals with disabilities (or have equivalent education).
Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
Pre-Requisite: Must provide proof of current CPR + First Aid certification or be willing to become certified prior to starting employment.
Must be able to pass a DOJ Live Scan Fingerprint Background Check.
Must show evidence of a negative TB test & clear physical within 90 days of hire.
Some of the individuals we serve require support staff assist with transportation. If driving clients, support staff must be willing to use their own personal vehicle during the course of employment, and provide proof of valid CA Driver’s License, current vehicle insurance, and good DMV driving record.