Community Support Companion - Los Angeles, CA

divh2Job Title/h2pWe are looking for a compassionate, people-oriented person to support physically or mentally challenged adults in their everyday lives./ppThe fulfillment and satisfaction that comes with helping others surpass the challenges of this job. If youre a caring, positive person who isnt afraid to work hard, then this is a job for you. We expect you to be polite and a good communicator. Experience in positive behavior supports and caring for the elderly or sick will make you a strong candidate./ppYour daily routine can include:/pulliFacilitating meaningful community connections/liliEstablishing friendships/liliExploring and participating in a variety of recreational and educational activities with your client/liliTeaching independent life skills/liliIncreasing helpful, adaptive behaviors/liliHaving fun!/li/ulpSupported Living Services allow individuals with developmental disabilities to live in their own homes in the community, while developing independent living skills, creating meaningful relationships, and participating as active members in their families and communities./ph3Responsibilities/h3pThis entry-level position requires at least a High School Diploma and one year of training and experience in providing support services for individuals who are challenged with physical or developmental disabilities, or an A.A. degree in psychology or a related field./pulliAble to support clients in their daily routines; including, but not limited to, nutrition, self-care, social, recreational, personal relationships, money management, etc./liliProvide emotional support/liliAct quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency/li/ul/div

Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis