Would you like to work for an agency that makes a difference in the lives of people in your community every day? Join our team of dedicated and passionate staff and use your talents and skills to help others. Be an asset to your community while getting paid for it!

PermiaCare knows that quality healthcare is important to maintaining a healthy life and providing proper care for your family. Health insurance through BCBS is provided free of charge to full-time and some part-time employees at PermiaCare, with the ability to purchase coverage for your family. Dental, vision, Colonial and AFLAC offerings are also available through payroll deductions for any PermiaCare employee for themselves and their family. Retirement, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off, and Workers Compensation benefits are also covered by the agency. PermiaCare provides training and development through New Employee Orientation and ongoing training requirements. Educational assistance is also provided for qualified employees.

Location: Odessa or Midland

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Division: IDD

Salary: $13.50 per hour. Sign on bonus may be available.

Shift: Day, evening and night shifts available; may require a flexible work schedule; Assigned work hours may change as the needs of the agency and clients change

Driving required: Y

POSITION SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:

Help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) live their best lives by promoting self-determination. These positions assist with monitoring, daily living activities (such as bathing, eating and toileting), behavior supports, personal care, and ensuring the physical and emotional needs of the individuals are met. Provide residential, Individualized Skills and Socialization (ISS), day activity, crisis and community supports in compliance with Contract standards. This position provides transportation for individuals to a variety of locations and may be required to work rotating schedules and flexible hours.

This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Required: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience Required: At least 1 year experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or related conditions or social and home living experience preferred.

Registration, Certification, Licensure or other Qualifications Required:

• Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's license, auto liability insurance and a driving record acceptable to PermiaCare's insurance requirements.
• Required to pass criminal history and background checks as well as pre-employment drug screen.
• Nurse Aid certification preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Abilities Required:

• Heavy Lifting, over 45 lbs
• Moderate Carrying, 15-44 lbs
• Straight Pulling
• Reaching above shoulder
• Simple grasping
• Walking
• Standing
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Kneeling
• Pushing
• Climbing ladders
• Operating mechanical equipment
• Operating office equipment
• Operating motor vehicle
• Ability to see
• Hearing (with aid)
• Ability to write
• Ability to count
• Ability to read
• Ability to tell time
• Other (specify): driving required. May require some travel after hours and overnight.
• WORKSITE CONDITIONS:
• Travel
• Inside
• Outside
• Working around moving objects or vehicles
• Working around machines with moving parts
• Working closely with others
• Working alone

ADA Statement: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EEO Statement: PermiaCare is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties, activities or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, activities and responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description does not constitute an employment contract with PermiaCare. Employment is at-will.

#IN24