• Be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to meet the physical and behavioral needs of the vulnerable people we support.
• Be able to perform all duties essential to the health, safety and well-being of the people we support.
• Be compassionate, caring and understanding
• Pass a Criminal background check Expungement Assistance (michigan.gov)
• Valid driver’s license preferred, possible options for those without a driver's license and working on getting a license
• Pass a Physical exam and TB test
• Must complete all required training. We provide paid on-the-job training necessary for this job, such as CPR/First Aid, Mandt, and much more
• Provide three-character references
• Be able to work any day of the week, including Saturday and Sunday
• Maintain confidentiality following all HIPPA and Hitech Security laws

• $15.50 per hour, including the direct care worker premium of $2.35
• No Layoffs, steady work
• Flex time benefit (paid time off), which includes an annual payout for unused time
• Staff Appreciation Gifts throughout the year
• Holiday pay on nine designated holidays
• The opportunity for Birthday pay after completion of one year of employment paid at the time of your Birthday.
• The opportunity to contribute to the company's 403b retirement plan. Possibility of Employer contribution once eligibility requirements have been met.
• Company-paid life insurance policy (for full-time employees)
• Opportunities for advancement in the company
  

Living Alternatives for the Developmentally Disabled, Inc. (L.A.D.D., Inc.) is a Michigan Non-Profit, Tax Exempt, Human Service, Federal 501 C3 Corporation. Since 1978, L.A.D.D., Inc. has provided services and supports for individuals with physical and mental disabilities. We provide person-centered, individualized supports to people living in the community. The individual's skills, strengths, and abilities help to build a plan of achieving their goals and building supports to help them be as independent as possible and a contributing citizen in their community. Our goal at L.A.D.D., Inc. is to ‘Make The Difference’ in people’s lives by supporting people to achieve the highest quality of life by assisting people in maintaining and expanding independence and to fully participate and contribute to everything their community has to offer. We provide individualized services, customized to achieve this goal. We are here to “Make the Difference” in their lives! In 2021, services were provided in Berrien, Cass, Calhoun and Van Buren Counties. L.A.D.D., Inc. is accredited by CARF, The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. CARF is an internationally recognized, not-for-profit accrediting body. CARF promotes equality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through an accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of the persons served. L.A.D.D., Inc. has been CARF Accredited since 1998.