Onsite Personal Assistance Services (PAS) Specialist

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Job Title: Onsite Personal Assistance Services (PAS) Specialist

Location:

Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), Panama City, FL

Job Summary:

We are seeking compassionate and reliable individuals for the role of Onsite Personal Assistance Services (PAS) Specialist at NSWC PCD. This position involves providing essential daily living assistance to government employees with targeted disabilities, ensuring they can perform their work duties efficiently and comfortably.

Responsibilities:

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  Assistance with Activities of Daily Living:

  
  
  
  
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    Provide support in activities such as feeding, including preparing food, ensuring food safety, cutting food into manageable pieces, and assisting with eating.

    
    
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    Assist with restroom activities, including transferring individuals in and out of stalls, and helping with personal hygiene.

    
    
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    Facilitate personal mobility within the workplace, assisting with movement and positioning.

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Workplace Assistance:

  
  
  
  
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    Aid in adjusting, manipulating, or operating workstations and government equipment/technology to accommodate the individual's needs.

    
    
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    Accompany individuals to navigate the facility or walk service animals, ensuring safety and comfort.

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Telework Support:

  
  
  
  
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    Provide PAS at the homes of government employees on telework days, within 30 miles of NSA Panama City.

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  General Support:

  
  
  
  
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    Ensure a respectful and supportive environment, always maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

    
    
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    Assist with organization and retrieval of personal items or documents as needed.

    
    
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

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  Education/Experience:

  
  
  
  
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    High school diploma or equivalent; experience in personal care or assistance is highly desirable.

    
    
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    Minimum of 1 year of experience providing personal assistance, preferably with individuals with disabilities.

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Skills:

  
  
  
  
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    Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, to understand and anticipate the needs of the individual.

    
    
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    Proficiency in basic first aid and understanding of disability-specific care.

    
    
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    Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality regarding personal details of the individuals assisted.

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Physical Requirements:

  
  
  
  
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    Ability to lift, move, or assist with mobility devices like wheelchairs or scooters.

    
    
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    Physical stamina to perform duties for extended periods as required by the individual's needs.

    
    
  
  
  
  

Preferred Skills:

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  Experience working with individuals with targeted disabilities such as developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, or mobility impairments.

  
  
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  Familiarity with adaptive technologies and accessibility accommodations in the workplace.

  
  

*Position is Contingent Upon Award

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.