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Part Time & Full Time Positions Available.



Our mission is to serve, provide for, and champion individuals with disabilities.

Evergreen Life Services (ELS) is a charitable, non-profit organization that provides a full range of professional services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in the 1950s, today we are proud to serve more than 1,100 individuals with disabilities in 8 states.

Working at Evergreen Life Services isnt just a job; its a rewarding career. Whether you provide direct care in our adult day care or in a group home, or you serve in a support or corporate office role, you will be an important part of the Evergreen team.
If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, at Evergreen Life Services you will change lives. Every employee is a valuable part of the team because, at Evergreen, everyone matters.


Job Summary




Responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for consumers and following through on their individual plans of care.



Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure the health and welfare of the consumers


• Assist consumers with medication and treatment plans as needed


• Assist consumers in the care and cleaning of their home, including reporting of maintenance needs


• Assist consumers with money management including budgeting, banking, and shopping


• Assist consumers with daily life activities such as: meal preparation, reading usage, use of telephone, use of community services (post office, mass transportation), housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and person hygiene


• Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested


• Prepare meals


• Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds are done as requested


• Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures


• Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested


• Assist consumers with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s)


• Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect as needed to ensure safety and well being of all involved


• Provide consumer transportation in company or personal vehicle as requested

• Effectively read, write and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and understand instructions, perform record-keeping and write reports


• Valid drivers license which meets Evergreen requirements for insurance purposes and proof of liability coverage if a vehicle is owned


• Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with state abuse and neglect registry


• Submit to and pass drug screen and criminal background check.


• Ability to learn basic computer skills (i.e. turn on/off, log in/out, input data, approve timesheet)


• Prior experience as a direct support worker preferred


• At least 18 years of age (non-driver) or 21 years of age (driver)

• Constantly moves about to coordinate work


• Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds while assisting consumers in home, workshop, or job site.


• Regularly assist consumers physically by lifting and positioning them as appropriate


• Constantly alert and aware to consumers needs


• Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions

• Will not supervise

• Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that would reflect credibility and professionalism on the organization.


• Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life


• Function successfully in stressful situations


• Demonstrate high moral standards so as to be a positive role model for consumers


• Complete all orientation and on the job training prior to starting work


• Work assigned shifts as required by management


• Attend all training classes as required