Urgent Hire for Direct Care Provider

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

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

Compensation: $17.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time | 30-40 Hours Per Week
Schedule: 7 Days Per Week
Days: Monday - Friday (4:00 PM - 9:00 PM) | Saturday - Sunday (Flexible - Up to 8 hours per day)
Location: Niceville, FL
**Start Immediately: Care needed for client with shortened life expectancy**

Join Our Caregiver Network
Avail Health & Behavioral Solutions, LLC is seeking an independent Direct Care Provider to join our registry network for an immediate, urgent opening. In this role, you will provide specialized one-on-one home support for a 19-year-old female living with Batten disease, who is also blind and dependent on a wheelchair for mobility. Due to the client's condition, experience with seizure treatment and medication administration is required. Routine care includes dressing, feeding, toileting, and light meal-prep. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support a young adult with a shortened life expectancy.

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 with activities of daily living (ADLs) including meal preparation and hygiene care
• Safely administer medications in compliance with the client’s care plan and APD guidelines
• 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
• 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
• APD Basic Medication Administration Certification & Validation (required prior to first shift)
• 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.