PLEASE NOTE: If you do not answer all of the accompanying questions in full, your application will not be considered.
Orion is a 13-year-old boy with a variety of disabilities. His family is looking for staff to support him at home and in the community (Culver City/90230 area). You will be assisting Orion and his family with daily activities including personal care, hygiene, and household tasks like laundry, meal preparation, cleaning, restocking supplies, etc., and you will also be supporting him in the community by going to fun places, like swimming classes and camp. Any travel and entrance fees you incur will be paid for. His mom is open to hiring people who don’t have experience but are willing to be trained, learn, and love Orion.
Orion has mobility challenges, and needs support with movement. The successful applicant for this position will be able to lift up to 60 pounds, bend, walk, and stand for extended periods of time.
There are full-time and part-time positions available. For the full time positions, you need to have availability (August-June) Tuesday-Friday from 12:00pm-8:00pm or 1:00pm-8:00pm AND Saturday 10:00am-8:00pm, or Sunday from 10:00am-8:00pm and Monday-Thursday from 12:00pm-8:00pm or 1:00pm-8:00pm. For the part-time positions, 24-30 hours per week are available, with hours available from 10:00am to 10:00pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
The occasional overnight shift may also be available, if interested. Orion also attends school via Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), so during school vacations, summer, etc., additional/different coverage will be needed as well, to be determined based on his activities & therapy schedule.
Due to Orion’s disabilities, he receives funding from the Westside Regional Center (https://westsiderc.org/) to meet his needs and for this service and staff. He is part of the Self-Determination Program (https://westsiderc.org/about-the-program/) which is why his family can select their own staff. Specifically, you will be hired by a Financial Management Service (FMS) as a W-2 employee paid hourly; rates for full-time are $28-$30 an hour, and part-time is $26-$28 an hour. Payment will be twice per month. You must be able to pass a background check and have a driving record acceptable to the FMS to qualify for this position, as well as reliable transportation to be able to drive Orion as needed. The FMS will be your Employer of Record and who you will report on your taxes.
Please see below to learn more about Orion and determine if you are the person Orion and his family need!
ORION IS:
· Adorable (and he knows it!), with a great laugh. He has incredible positive energy.
· Routine and schedule oriented
· A music lover (including classic rock.) He likes music and singing songs, and he knows his parts. He likes reciprocal play and cause and effect.
· Very physically strong; he likes swimming, jumping on the trampoline, playing catch, and soccer.
· Curious; he loves to learn new things, especially with the right support. He loves activities that are sensory stimulating.
· Energetic, determined, & persistent
· Engaged and present in the current moment, and you should be too! He doesn’t “hold onto” anything negative and he is honest; he is who he is.
YOU NEED TO:
· Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
· Have your own, reliable, car, a clean driving record, and be able to drive Orion into the community as needed.
· Be fun! Orion is fun and it will be better for both of you if you enjoy being with him.
· Be present with Orion, physically and emotionally. Relationships are very important to him, and he needs to trust you. This is not the right job for you if you want to be able to be on your phone, because he needs constant supervision and if you are not providing it, he might get injured.
· Push Orion to be as independent as possible.
· Don’t think of Orion as limited; see Orion’s potential (and he has a lot!)
· Not be afraid of a G-Tube or challenging behaviors, including physical aggression and/or Self-Injurious Behaviors. Orion’s mom and current staff team will train you how to work best with him, redirect him while keeping both him & yourself safe, and to understand his communication.
· Be willing to provide hands-on support with G-Tubes feeding, toileting (changing diapers), personal care, dressing, etc.
· Be organized and prepared for each day
ORION NEEDS:
· Constant supervision, especially if he is upset; he has a Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) that limits his ability to see and ambulate, an unsteady gait, and he may display challenging behaviors that could injure him or someone else if he is not redirected.
· Physical, hands-on, assistance with ambulation, personal care, toileting, and eating. His mom and current team will train you on how to work best with him in these areas.
· You to pay attention to his non-verbal communication, such as gestures and sounds, but to communicate with him verbally and consistently, because he can’t see you nodding, shaking your head, etc.
· To do things himself as much as possible; it doesn’t help him if you do it for him, but rather show him how to do it.
· To follow a routine.
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- PLEASE NOTE: If you do not answer this question in its entirety, your application will not be considered. Why are you interested in this position? What makes you a good fit?
- PLEASE NOTE: If you do not answer this question in its entirety, your application will not be considered. Are you looking for full-time or part-time work?
- PLEASE NOTE: If you do not answer this question in its entirety, your application will not be considered. What is your availability? For the full time positions, you need to have availability (August-June) Tuesday-Friday from 12:00pm-8:00pm or 1:00pm-8:00pm AND Saturday 10:00am-8:00pm, or Sunday from 10:00am-8:00pm and Monday-Thursday from 12:00pm-8:00pm or 1:00pm-8:00pm. For the part-time positions, 24-30 hours per week are available, with hours available from 10:00am to 10:00pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Work Location: In person
