Careers at Sweet River SLS
Sweet River SLS provides Supported Living Services to adults with developmental disabilities in Antioch and East Contra Costa County, vendored through the Regional Center of the East Bay. The people we support live in their own homes and make their own choices. Our team is there to help them live the life they want, safely and with dignity. If you are dependable, patient, and want work that matters, we would like to meet you.
Personal Attendant
A Personal Attendant provides one-on-one, person-centered support to an adult with a developmental disability in that person's own home and community. Each person we support is the head of their household; you are a guest and a support in their home. You follow the person's Individual Service Plan (ISP), encourage them to do as much as they can for themselves, and help them stay healthy, safe, and connected to the community they choose.
What You Will Do
- Support cooking, meal planning, grocery shopping, laundry, and keeping the home clean and organized
- Go with the person to medical, dental, and community appointments
- Support outings, work, volunteering, faith, recreation, and other activities the person chooses
- Encourage independence, choice, and safe use of public transportation
- Support medications after completing our paid Medication Course
- Keep honest, accurate daily notes and records
- Respect each person's rights, privacy, and choices; we are a hands-off agency and never use restraint
- Work as part of a team with your Staff Lead and communicate through the team chat
What You Need
- At least 18 years of age
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Able to clear a DOJ/FBI Live Scan fingerprint check and TB test after a conditional offer
- A working smartphone for the team chat and agency apps
- Able to read and write well enough to follow a plan and complete daily notes
- CPR and First Aid, or willing to complete it before working on your own
- Valid California driver license if you are assigned to drive
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
What We Provide
- Paid orientation, shadowing, and training, including our Medication Course
- Paid breaks and paid sick leave
- A Staff Lead and leadership team who support you on every shift
Apply Online
Fill out the application below. No account or sign-in is needed, and it takes about 15 minutes. When you press Submit, your application goes directly to our Human Resources team, and you will get a confirmation email. HR will contact you to schedule an interview.
Available in English, Español, and Português. Choose your language from the menu at the top of the application.
Disponible en español. Disponível em português.
Questions? Call (925) 350-7987 or email hr@sweetriversls.com.
Sweet River 18ST, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, contact hr@sweetriversls.com.