Direct Care Provider

Job Description

Job Description

Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour (starting rate based on experience)
Job Type: Part-Time | 15-20 hours
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 3 PM - 6 PM
Location: Pensacola, FL

Avail Health & Behavioral Solutions, LLC is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and motivated Direct Care Provider to join our registry network as an Independent Contractor. In this role, you will provide hands-on support and coaching to individuals in home and community settings while demonstrating outstanding patience, strong communication skills, and a person-centered mindset. Specific needs and hours vary per client, but general services include activities of daily living (ADLs), community integration, goal achievement, and holistic wellness.

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.

• Assist clients with daily living activities and independent living skills including but not limited to:
  • Meal preparation, household organization, hygiene care (bathing/dressing/toileting), grocery shopping
• Provide transportation to appointments, errands, and 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 
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, progress notes, and incident reports 
• 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)

Paid Internship & College Credits Available

We will gladly sign your paperwork to help you meet internship requirements or earn college credits! This role is an incredible resume builder for Psychology, Special Education, and ABA majors, as well as other related human services programs. You will gain valuable hands-on experience with in-demand skills such as behavioral redirection, social modeling, and community integration. Plus, you will receive free state-mandated training credentials through the Florida Department of Health and Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD). 

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.