Fiscal Intermediary/ Self-Directed Support Staff

The Arc Jefferson St Lawrence • Watertown, NY

9d

About The Position

Provide Community Habilitation services as indicated in the Individual’s Service Plan (ISP) and Community Habilitation plan. Implement the goals outlined in the Community Habilitation Staff Action Plan, maintain records for individuals served, and provide those records to the Home and Community Services Supervisor weekly. Observe the person supported for unusual physical or behavioral changes and report them to a supervisor. Attend and satisfactorily complete required training. The role requires flexibility, accuracy, and confidentiality. Work takes place in a personalized home environment based on the person who resides there, with limited travel to clients’ homes within surrounding counties. Hours are flexible to the needs of the program and family, and the position is hourly. The wage range is $15.20–$23.00 per hour, based on the family’s budget.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Valid, acceptable New York State driver’s license.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly talking or hearing; frequently standing, walking, lifting, handling or feeling objects, and reaching; and potentially lifting, pushing, or pulling more than 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide Community Habilitation services according to the Individual’s Service Plan (ISP) and Community Habilitation plan.
• Implement goals outlined in the Community Habilitation Staff Action Plan.
• Maintain records of individuals served in the Community Habilitation program and provide them to the Home and Community Services Supervisor weekly.
• Observe the person supported for unusual physical or behavioral changes and report them to a supervisor.
• Attend and satisfactorily complete required training.
• Demonstrate flexibility, accuracy, and confidentiality in work assignments.
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED