VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA - Texas

Are you looking for a job that makes a difference?  Do you have a passion for helping others?  We may be the right organization for you:  VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA TEXAS.  
 
For over 100 years VOA Texas, a faith-based and non-profit organization, has operated with a mission of “Helping America’s Most Vulnerable Reach Their Full Potential” through various programs throughout Texas.  Programs are locally created, managed and delivered to provide a wide array of human services.  Come and be a part of the passion, the mission and the tradition!
 
Position:  Contract Intervener/In-home Attendant 

Location:  Fort Worth

Rate of Pay: $15.00

Hours: 18-20 hours (4-5 days) per week, 4 pm. - 8 p.m.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

Attendant for a 12-year-old male client. Client can communicate verbally. The client is ambulatory but needs help with some living skills and going out into the community. He likes to go to the library, and park. The client needs help with meals, transportation, and needs prompting for bathing, brushing his teeth, and cleaning. He doesn’t like large crowds, or stores.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Proficiently communicates in the functional language of the individual to whom the CFC is assigned Feels comfortable working in close physical proximity to individual while frequently using touch to communicate with and instruct individuals who are primarily tactile learners Demonstrates emotional maturity, stability, and ability to perform under stress, and possesses frustration tolerance Shows ability to exercise good judgment, cooperation, tact, and discretion in dealing with the individual, family, etc. Shows interest in developing additional knowledge and skills

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age Must NOT be the spouse of the individual to whom the CFC is assigned: or if the individual is under 18 years of age, a parent of the individual to whom the CFC is assigned. Must have a High School Diploma or GED Valid Texas Drivers’ License.

 

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