Community Alternatives - Several Positions

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

Residential Care Specialist – PT and FT
Provide hands-on direct care and assistance to consumers in all activities relating to daily living skills; including actively participating in the activities planned for the household and individual Consumers; assisting with administering medications; and maintaining a safe, sanitary and therapeutic environment for the Consumers. Properly complete all required paperwork for each shift, including documenting the activities of and any related observations about each Consumer throughout the shift and completing incident reports prior to the end of the shift upon which the incident occurred. Attend all meetings and trainings as assigned. Position requires schedule flexibility and reliable transportation.
Qualifications: High School diploma or GED; and six months related experience and/or training.

In Home Support Services Aide – PT
Assists consumers in their homes with all activities relating to their daily living skills, personal hygiene, physical and social interactions in the community, and implementation of their Individual Service. Experience with Autism Preferred.
Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent. 6 months providing patient care with effective time management skills. Candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Experience working with individuals with Autism preferred.

Activities Assistant – PT
Provides care, supervision and training to adults with mental retardation and emotional disturbances. Coordinates, documents, and/or reports all activities related to consumer services that occur during day program hours. Physically assists consumers in self-care, ambulation and toileting. Must be able to lift and/or move clients when necessary.
Qualifications: High School diploma or GED; and one to three months related experience and/or training.
Community Alternatives Inc. is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting the most qualified employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, disability (including disabled veterans) or veteran status, in accordance with state and federal laws.
All applicants being considered for Program positions must be able to pass a background check, drug screen and driving record check and must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
If you meet the criteria, please submit your application to: Community Alternatives, Inc. Human Resources Department: 863 Glenrock Rd. Ste 200 Norfolk, VA 23502, or email resume to hr@comalt.org. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying in the subject line. No phone calls please.
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Food Service Worker – PT
Ensure contract requirements are met in regards to dishwashing, cleaning, vegetable prep and replenishment. Work 20-25 hours per week, weekdays only. This position must be filled by someone with a documented physical or mental disability.
This position is available at the Little Creek Galley. Candidates must have reliable transportation to the worksite; no transportation available. Hours required are during the day.

Maintenance Technician – F/T
Under direction of the Housing Manager plans, organizes and provides daily
maintenance operations and activities in an assigned area, which includes skilled work
in plumbing, electrical, structural systems, carpentry, HVAC, flooring, and basic property
upkeep, and troubleshoots maintenance work; and performs related work as required.
Qualifications: High School diploma or GED; and 2-5 years related experience and/or
training. HVAC Certification Preferred.