Personal Assistance Services (PAS) Provider

Location: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5 – Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building, 77 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Full-Time, 40 hours/week)

Position Overview

The Personal Assistance Services (PAS) Provider will deliver on-site support to employees with targeted disabilities at EPA Region 5. The role focuses primarily on assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) in a professional office environment. When not actively engaged in PAS duties, the provider may be asked to perform light administrative support as needed.
 

This is a full-time position (1,752 billable hours annually) requiring reliability, professionalism, and adaptability.

Key Responsibilities

Personal Assistance Services (Primary)

· Escort employees into and out of the building, including assistance through security checkpoints.

· Provide support with entering/exiting elevators and navigating office spaces.

· Assist with coats, sweaters, or layered clothing as needed.

· Set up and organize work materials or bags at the employee’s workstation.

· Provide assistance with meals, including retrieving or preparing lunch and post-meal cleanup.

· Assist with restroom needs, including changing/emptying urinary bags and related hygiene support.

· Provide wheelchair assistance and mobility support throughout the day.

· Carry and transport employee belongings (e.g., backpacks, work materials).

Administrative Support (Secondary, as needed)

· Perform light clerical/office tasks during downtime.

· Assist with document handling, organizing files, or preparing materials.

· Provide occasional support across multiple employees when requested.

· Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Professional Standards

· Arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled shift each day.

· Maintain professional grooming and business casual attire consistent with EPA workplace standards.

· Adhere to all federal facility security screening requirements.

· Participate in emergency drills, evacuations, and readiness exercises.

· Safeguard all government property and information, complying with confidentiality regulations (EPAAR 1552.235.70, 71, 79).

Qualifications

· Prior experience in Personal Assistance Services (PAS), nursing aide, caregiver, or related field required.

· Ability to perform activities of daily living (mobility, restroom, clothing, meals) with sensitivity and professionalism.

· Physical ability to assist with wheelchair operation, lifting light items, and escorting employees.

· Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work respectfully with individuals with disabilities.

· Flexible and adaptable to take on basic administrative tasks as directed.

· U.S. work authorization and ability to pass federal facility security screening.

Preferred Skills

· Previous experience supporting individuals with targeted disabilities.

· Basic clerical/office support experience (e.g., organizing, handling materials, simple document preparation).

· Familiarity with professional office environments.