ANNOUNCEMENT:
Are you a creative, community-minded professional looking for a meaningful role where your personal talents can truly shine? We are seeking an enthusiastic, light-hearted female adult companion and housing support specialist to join a collaborative team dedicated to supporting an independent, neurodivergent young woman. Located in a warm, close-knit townhouse community of caring neighbors, with a unique optional position ($23/hour) blends professional support with genuine companionship. In this role as roommate and companion, you will help maintain a safe, organized, and fun-oriented home environment while acting as an active partner in the resident's daily life. If you love the arts and movies, enjoy exploring a college environment, and are passionate about building community, this opportunity offers a wonderful space to share your personal gifts, whether in theater, film, digital media, or creative hobbies—to enrich the well-being of the household.
***How to Apply***
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Housing support Companion #2 – Sramek”. In your cover letter, please tell us:
1. Why you are drawn to a companion and support role for a neurodivergent adult.
2. One personal interest, hobby or talent (such as art, theatre, film, movies, cooking,
baking, social media, etc.) you are excited to bring to this role to help create a fun
environment.
Job Title: Housing Support Companion #2
Location: Private Residential Townhouse Community
Private Room + utilities, laundry room, garage/parking space: rent $475/mo
Paid Support Hours Available: 32-40 hours/week available, $23.00/hour; selective
afternoon/evenings and overnight (sleep shift) paid through Creative Concepts Living Services
Work Environment: Collaborative Team Framework
Position Summary:
This position is for a female adult companion, assistant, and roommate to participate as part of a dedicated support team for a creative, light-hearted, independent neurodivergent female adult resident. The role focuses on at least two areas that include: 1) providing basic needs and support, and 2) enthusiastic interactions and planned activities. Located in a townhouse community of caring neighbors, this role offers room for professional growth. You will have opportunities to introduce new activities utilizing your personal gifts, talents, and interests to contribute to the well-being of the entire household.
Core Responsibilities:
- Daily Routine Support: Assist resident with daily living tasks, including meal preparation, dog walking, scheduling, and personal care, following established individual person plan (IPP).
- Environment Management: Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and safety of the communal and private living spaces within the residence.
- Activity Facilitation: Lead or assist in recreational, educational, Biblical, spiritual, and social activities designed to enhance the well-being of the resident.
- Documentation: Complete shift logs, critical incident reports, and contribute to progress reports.
Team Collaboration Expectations:
- Shared Tasks: Coordinate with team members to divide daily household and care duties fairly based on scheduled shift plans.
- Communication: Utilize specified communication channels (such as digital logs or team meetings) to share updates, ask questions, and report changes in resident’s behaviors or needs.
- Conflict Resolution: Address workplace or peer conflicts directly and constructively through established team protocols or supervisor mediation.
Required Qualifications:
- Background Clearance: Must successfully pass a background security check and fingerprinting (i.e. Livescan). Cost can be reimbursed after probationary period has ended with proof of receipt. Lower cost locations available.
- Education: Must be comfortable participating in and navigating a college environment.
- Mindset & Reliability: A flexible mindset with a demonstrated ability to learn new ways of doing and being. Must be reliable, consistent, punctual, and highly task oriented.
- Execution: Strong follow-up and follow-through skills on all assigned duties.
- Communication: Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Tech Literacy: Basic knowledge of technology and familiarity with standard social media outlets.
- Living Skills: competent in maintaining a tidy living environment.
- Certifications: CPR certification required.
- Training: Paid training on company policies, procedures, documentation etc. as well as in-person shadowing with the resident and previous staff to ensure a smooth transition.
Desirable Qualifications:
· Relevant Experience: Previous experience working with individuals of different
· abilities, neurodivergences, or diverse backgrounds.
· Energy & Motivation: Enthusiastic energy for initiating, planning, and engaging in fun,
· creative activities.
· Attentive Listening: Proven ability to listen attentively to the resident’s understanding
· and validating their expressed needs.
Crisis & Anxiety Management: Ability to remain calm in a crisis and familiarity with de-escalation techniques for anxiety-producing situatio
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected] with the subject
line “Housing support Companion #2 – Sramek”. In your cover letter, please tell us:
1. Why you are drawn to a companion and support role for a neurodivergent adult.
2. One personal interest, hobby or talent (such as art, theatre, film, movies, cooking,
baking, social media, etc.) you are excited to bring to this role to help create a fun
environment.
Work Location: In person
