Independent Direct Care Provider

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a real impact in the community
• Meaningful and rewarding work
• Supportive team environment
• No evening or overnight shifts
• Single-client assignment
• Flexible schedule

Compensation: $17.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-Time | 15 - 21 hours
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 3 PM - 6 PM
Extra Hours: Saturday | 10 AM - 4 PM (Flexible hours - Not required)
Location: Panama City Beach, FL

Join Our Caregiver Network
Avail Health & Behavioral Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly skilled, dependable, and compassionate Direct Care Provider to join our registry network as an independent contractor. In this role, you will provide specialized one-on-one home and community support for an individual on the autism spectrum, living with epilepsy and ulcerative colitis. Due to the client's condition, experience with seizure treatment is required. Routine care includes minor toileting, assistance with fine motor skills, light meal-prep/cooking, and community engagement such as going to the park or beach. This is a great opportunity for experienced caregivers looking for supplemental hours or seeking a new client to expand their caseload.

About Us
Avail Health & Behavioral Solutions, LLC was created to assist individuals who process life differently and struggle to function in a world that is not always built for them. At Avail, people are not reduced to a file or a diagnosis. Instead, they are seen, heard, and valued. Every challenge is met with understanding and real solutions, and every client is treated with dignity and respect. At the end of the day, we care about our clients and take pride in knowing that the work we do makes a difference in their lives. 

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and independent living skills
• Provide transportation to fun and engaging community activities
• Encourage positive behaviors and reinforce person-centered goals 
• Implement and follow individualized care plans and behavioral support strategies 
• Promote client dignity, choice, and community involvement 
• Maintain professional boundaries and respectful communication 
• Ensure client safety following APD guidelines and agency protocols
• Communicate effectively with agency leadership, families, and support coordinators
• Respond to behavioral or medical emergencies following agency protocols (as needed)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle for professional use (gas/mileage not reimbursed)
• Ability to pass a Level II Background Screening
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities or behavioral health needs
• Demonstrated ability to manage client care and safety with limited supervision
• Personal smartphone required for app-based scheduling and client communication
• CPR/First Aid Certification (required within 30 days of onboarding)
• APD Training Certificates (required within 30 days of onboarding)
• CNA, BLS, HHA, or DSP certifications preferred (not required)

Employment Terms Disclosure:
This is an Independent Contractor (1099) position, not a W-2 employment role. Contractors are strictly responsible for their own tax obligations (including self-employment taxes) and are not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, health insurance, or paid time off.