Self-Directed Respite Worker - MNY

Access: Supports for Living • New York, NY

6d • $17 - $20

About The Position

At Access: Supports for Living and our Access: Network partners, we help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible - and we support our staff in doing the same. Across our family of organizations, team members work in mental health, substance use, disability, employment, housing, and family services, doing meaningful work in a collaborative and respectful environment. We offer supportive leadership, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive benefits, and the chance to build a career with purpose. If you’re looking for work that matters and a team that values what you bring, the Access Network is a great place to be.
Location: NYC Area, Long Island, Lower Hudson Valley
Hours: Consumer friendly schedules. Flexible.
Rate: $16.50-20.00 Dependent upon Client's budget
Other locations available.
OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:
Self-Directed workers are identified by the individual receiving services. Duties are at the discretion of the person receiving the services.

In this role you will:
Work with individuals by teaching daily living skills, as well as, other skills identified in the consumer’s goal plan.
Complete extensive documentation requiring the ability to articulate and document the consumer’s progress.
Direct care work that involves skill building services for the continued development and teaching of daily living skills.
Requirements include the ability to advocate for the needs of others, the ability to problem solve; the ability to teach life skills and document daily progress. Also required is the flexibility to support consumers and meet their needs. As well as attend treatment meetings, and mandatory agency trainings.

Requirements

• Requirements include the ability to advocate for the needs of others, the ability to problem solve; the ability to teach life skills and document daily progress. Also required is the flexibility to support consumers and meet their needs. As well as attend treatment meetings, and mandatory agency trainings
• We also seek strong and skilled staff that can perform lifting and other one-on-one functions for specific clients.
• Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time
• Able to work in open space floor plan
• Must be capable to move throughout work day and follow people served throughout community
• Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
• Must be able to move in tight spaces
• Occasional lifting of > _25+ pounds

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with related populations, i.e. Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders
• We are looking for experienced Direct Care Workers to form relationships with our clients, utilizing shared interests to promote and facilitate community engagement and integration.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals by teaching daily living skills, as well as, other skills identified in the consumer’s goal plan.
• Complete extensive documentation requiring the ability to articulate and document the consumer’s progress.
• Direct care work that involves skill building services for the continued development and teaching of daily living skills.
• Advocate for the needs of others
• Problem solve
• Teach life skills and document daily progress
• Support consumers and meet their needs
• Attend treatment meetings
• Attend mandatory agency trainings

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees