Independent Direct Care Provider

Benefits:

• Meaningful and rewarding work
• Supportive team environment
• No evening or overnight shifts
• Single client assignment

Compensation: $17.00 per hour
Job Type: Part Time | 18 Hours Per Week
Schedule: Tuesday - Friday (2:00 PM - 5:30 PM) | Every other Saturday (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Location: Pace, FL

Avail Health & Behavioral Solutions, LLC is seeking a Direct Care Provider to join our registry network as an independent contractor. In this role, you will provide one-on-one home and community support for an adult male in his 30s on the autism spectrum. Primary support includes community integration and social skill-building around town, including the local pet store, gym, and grocery store. This is a great opportunity for experienced caregivers or special education teachers looking to expand their current case load or pick up extra hours.

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.

• Safely provide transportation to 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
• 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.