Neurodiverse, $28/hr, Free Rent

Arcata residents only

Interested? Text Nathan at (707) 832-0434 for a quick pre-interview!

Nathan is part of California’s Self-Determination Program (SDP). Learn more here: https://www.dds.ca.gov/initiatives/sdp/

Join Nathan: a smart, compassionate autistic adult, and enjoy free rent and utilities. If you’re interested in world peace, Buddhism, social justice, or sociology, this might be the position for you.

Note: vehicle is not required until after the first 3 months.

Highlights:

Free rent

$28/hour, $0.67/mi

Studio apartment, will move to a government-funded two-bedroom apartment in the coming months

Duties include:

Minimum of two shifts each day, 10AM-11AM and 11PM-12AM

Maintain a sanitary environment for other staff

Assist with daily reminders

Will be audited by and will help audit other staff

Optional full-time hours are available, with the following additional duties:

Refilling prescriptions

Driving Nathan to/from appointments

Assistance getting food/groceries

Assistance with community integration/friend-making

Requirements:

Up to date covid vaccination

Clean criminal record (able to pass county background check)

After the first 3 months, a vehicle with valid registration and insurance is required.

Full live-in aide position will be available after 30 days of employment and a trial period

Must be comfortable with occasional houseguests

Must be comfortable in the presence of alcohol

Must be comfortable going to Richard's Goat Tavern

May be required to pass up to 6 drug tests per year (marijuana ok)