Self-Direction Com-Hab Staff
About The Position
Assist individuals with brain injury, intellectual disabilities, and other neurological disabilities in achieving a challenging, stimulating, dignified life by serving as an advocate and liaison for and on behalf of individuals’ rights and benefits. This role involves providing supervision, training, and assistance in daily living activities for a 22-year-old non-verbal female with autism. The goal is to enhance her safety in the community, increase her independence, and explore her personal interests, which include walks, dining out, and shopping. Total supervision is required during all community outings and social interactions.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Maintain a valid New York State driver’s license
- A vehicle is required to perform the job
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Must be trained in all required trainings within 90 days of being hired
- Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communications skills
- Must be 18 years or older
- Applicants cannot have the same address as person supported
Nice To Haves
- One-year experience in the human service field preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision, training, and assistance in accomplishing activities of daily living, including self-care, social, recreation, community, and domestic skills.
- Ensure the safety of the individual supported in the community.
- Increase the independence of the individual supported.
- Explore and support the personal interests of the individual supported.
- Provide total supervision at all times during community outings and socializing.
- Maintain current certifications with all required trainings.
Benefits
- Opportunity to receive Hepatitis B vaccination series
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
