PCA South Boston

Personal Care AssistantLocation: South BostonHours: Per-diemOverview: Through support, opportunity and challenge, Triangle empowers people with disabilities and their families to enjoy rich, fulfilling lives. Triangle, an innovative non-profit organization assisting people with cognitive and physical disabilities is seeking a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) for the Empowering People for Inclusive Communities (EPIC) program. EPIC, a part of Triangle, was founded in 2011 with the mission of preparing young people with disabilities to be actively engaged community leaders through education, leadership development and community service.About the Job: Triangle is looking for a dependable individual committed to assisting youth with disabilities to fulfill their leadership potential in the South Boston Areas. The qualified candidate will assist youth with disabilities in providing personal care and needed accommodations to ensure they are able to participate in EPIC programming, in addition to supporting staff with the execution of programming.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Assist EPIC youth with personal care routines as needed (toileting, eating, etc.)Support youth by providing needed accommodations to ensure their participation in EPIC programmingWork with EPIC staff to assist in preparing for programming to make sure the needs of all of EPICs young leaders are being metSupervise youth during workshops, volunteer opportunities, and recreational activitiesRepresents Triangle and EPIC to family members, community organizations, and partnersProvide Program Participants with instruction in performing community service projects and other programmingEnsure that all personal care assistance provided to EPIC youth fits into EPICs self-advocacy model by ensuring that all assistance is youth ledAdditional Duties and Responsibilities:Maintain proper care, use, inventory and storage of supplies and equipmentIdentify and assist in curriculum development and executionParticipate in all required trainingIntervene in minor behavioral issuesParticipate in team meetingsAssist in reaching programmatic goals set by EPIC Executive DirectorOther duties as assignedPlease note: This position requires traveling to different partners. Candidate must have a valid drivers license or dependable transportation. Candidate must pass a pre-employment CORI and Driving Record Check.Education and Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in human services, that includes experience working with youth with disabilities. Experience assisting people with disabilities with their personal care.