Compensation: $17.00 per hourJob Type: Part-Time | 8 Hours Per WeekSchedule: Flexible - Make Your Own ScheduleLocation: Crestview, FLLooking for a flexible, rewarding side gig?
Avail Health & Behavioral Solutions, LLC is seeking a Direct Care Provider to join our registry network as an independent contractor. In this role, you will provide one-on-one community support for a high-functioning 20-year-old male on the autism spectrum. Routine care includes acting as a friend and mentor to help the client practice social skills in the real world. This is a great opportunity for experienced caregivers, special needs teachers, and college students.
What does a typical shift look like?This role operates more like a peer mentor and social coach. The client is conversational, high-functioning, and does not need medical assistance or clinical support. He just needs a solid person to hang out with and help him navigate social settings. A typical shift includes teaming up with the client to do activities like...
- Hitting the gym and working out
- Going fishing or shopping at Bass Pro Shops
- Playing video games at home or going to the arcade
- Bowling or playing putt-putt at the mall
- Grabbing lunch and practicing social skills (like mock job interviews)
What do you need to apply?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle for professional use (gas/mileage not reimbursed)
- Ability to pass a Level II Background Screening
- Personal smartphone required for app-based scheduling and client communication
- CPR/First Aid Certification (required within 30 days of onboarding)
- APD Training Certificates (required within 30 days of onboarding)
About Us
Avail Health & Behavioral Solutions, LLC is a nurse registry agency that connects homecare clients with experienced caregivers. Services are typically funded by Medicaid, private insurance, or the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD). We do not operate out of a facility, and all caregivers operate as 1099 independent contractors providing 1-on-1 care in the client's home and/or community. To learn more, visit our website at
https://www.availhbs.org/.
Contract Terms Disclosure
This is an Independent Contractor (1099) position, not a W-2 employment role. Contractors are strictly responsible for their own tax obligations (including self-employment taxes) and are not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, health insurance, or paid time off.