Self-Directed Respite Worker - MNY

Access: Supports for Living • New York, NY

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About The Position

Self-Directed Respite Workers are identified by the individual receiving services, and their duties are at the discretion of the person receiving services. The role provides direct care and skill-building services to support individuals in developing daily living and other skills identified in their goal plans. Workers build relationships with clients, use shared interests to promote community engagement and integration, and document the consumer’s progress. The position requires flexibility in supporting consumers and meeting their needs, as well as attending treatment meetings and mandatory agency trainings.

The role is located in the NYC area, Long Island, or the Lower Hudson Valley, with other locations available. Schedules are flexible and consumer-friendly. The rate depends on the client’s budget.

Requirements

• Ability to advocate for the needs of others.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Ability to teach life skills and document daily progress.
• Flexibility to support consumers and meet their needs.
• Ability to attend treatment meetings and mandatory agency trainings.
• Must be able to sit or stand in front of a computer for long periods.
• Must be able to work in an open-space floor plan, move throughout the workday, follow people served throughout the community, work alongside coworkers within three feet, and move in tight spaces.
• Must be able to occasionally lift more than 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with related populations, such as people with intellectual or developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorders.
• Experience as a direct care worker.

Responsibilities

• Teach daily living skills and other skills identified in the consumer’s goal plan.
• Provide direct care and skill-building services to support continued development of daily living skills.
• Document consumer progress, including completing extensive documentation.
• Advocate for consumers’ needs and problem-solve in support of them.
• Build relationships with clients and use shared interests to promote and facilitate community engagement and integration.
• Attend treatment meetings and mandatory agency trainings.
• Perform lifting and other one-on-one functions for specific clients as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed