Personal Support Advocate - Whatcom County
POSITION: Personal Support Advocate
DATE: Open
PROGRAM: Disability Services – Whatcom County
SALARY: $10.00 Per Hour plus $1.00 Shift Differential
JOB NUMBER: #1764
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:
Assisting developmentally disabled adults and providing support/supervision and training in the person’s home, e.g., independent living skills such as health and hygiene, community access and integration, recreation/leisure activities. Will provide opportunities for persons to access recreation, training and self-help.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be 18 yrs. of age with a high school diploma or equivalent. 1-2 years direct experience strongly preferred but will train. CPR and First Aid certification must be completed within 90 days (provided).
If you wish to apply for this position, fill out our Employment Application, send a resume or apply in person at:
Volunteers of America
1486 Electric Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98229
bgarten@voaww.org
Volunteers of America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, disability or status as veteran or special disabled veteran, use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability. We are in accordance with applicable federal laws and in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, to include HIV Aids and other communicable diseases covered under the Act. Additionally, the agency complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.