Community Services Summer Recreational-Respite Support Staff

AIM Services Inc•Saratoga Springs, NY

About The Position

Purpose: To provide those experiences, supports, opportunities as defined in the Community Services Recreation Program. Essential Functions: To assist with the transportation and supervision of individuals on recreational outings. To promote maximum independence and self-worth. To provide for, ensure the safety of the individuals receiving services and to adhere to any medical or special needs. To operate, agency/own vehicles in compliance with agency policies/procedures, and traffic laws. Responsible for individual funds, petty cash. To provide for the appropriate use of individual/agency property and equipment. To maintain courteous and professional conduct at all times while on duty. To attend any trainings, meetings, updates medical requirements necessary/required. To acquire and maintain all required certifications in accordance with agency policy. Any and all other duties requested by supervisor.

Requirements

High School diploma\GED is preferred; related background/experience may be considered in lieu of education.
CPR/First Aid Certification (training provided)
Valid NYS Drivers License acceptable to Agency insurance standards (Valid Insurance card and Registration if using own vehicle)
Must have reliable transportation
Ability to exhibit/maintain a professional, kind, courteous and patient manner at all times
Ability to work independently, organization skills, reliability in decision making
Lifting/transferring minimum of 50 lbs - individuals/Items of various weights.
Bending/Reaching/Pushing/Pulling.
Effective Verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated interest and ability to facilitate the personal outcomes of individuals receiving services.
Adherence to Agency Policies including Attendance Policy.

Responsibilities

Assist with the transportation and supervision of individuals on recreational outings.
Promote maximum independence and self-worth.
Provide for, ensure the safety of the individuals receiving services and adhere to any medical or special needs.
Operate agency/own vehicles in compliance with agency policies/procedures, and traffic laws.
Responsible for individual funds, petty cash.
Provide for the appropriate use of individual/agency property and equipment.
Maintain courteous and professional conduct at all times while on duty.
Attend any trainings, meetings, updates medical requirements necessary/required.
Acquire and maintain all required certifications in accordance with agency policy.
Perform any and all other duties requested by supervisor.