Homemaker - Part Time en Gulf Coast JFCS

We are offering the Homemaker Part Time position a $250 sign-on bonus for new employees.

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Homemaker is a non-exempt position responsible for the maintenance and management of assigned clients� homes, including but not limited to, performing homemaker functions and assistance with assigned housekeeping tasks. The primary goal of this position is to help the elderly and disabled in the Pinellas County area to remain living independently in their chosen home environment and avoid premature nursing home placement.

• Assist in household management tasks such as grocery shopping, cooking, reading mail, paying bills, and errands
• Complete light home maintenance tasks such as house cleaning, laundry, trash removal, vacuuming and dusting
• Assist clients with transportation to doctor's appointments where necessary
• Provide written reports of client contact and services rendered
• Provide companionship to elderly clients when required
• Perform all other duties as assigned

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $15.45 per hour
• Paid Time Off based on the number of hours worked.
• Immediate eligibility to participate in 403b Savings Plan with 25% match.
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, highly desired, but not required.
• Experience working with the elderly or disabled and household maintenance and management, highly desired
• Ability to work in diverse areas and with multicultural populations
• Ability to use manual dexterity when working with clients
• Ability to lift and/or carry groceries, laundry, trash, etc. up to 30 lbs
• Ability to reach, bend, crouch, stand and climb stairs while performing household tasks in client homes
• Must adhere to and utilize safety measures when using household chemicals and other household materials
• Ability to read, write and follow written and verbal instruction
• Must have the ability effectively communicate with clients, vendors, and staff
• Ability to work in the field at any given time, season or climate in an indoor and outdoor environment
• Ability to work overtime when required
• Must pass the agency Level I and Level II employment screenings to include drug screening and motor vehicle checks.
• Must have a valid drivers' license with auto insurance coverage

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.

GCJFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor�s and Master�s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.

Gulf Coast JFCS is an equal opportunity employer. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers� compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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