Self-Direction Staff - Com Hab

Epilepsy-Pralid, Inc • Rochester, NY

7d • $25

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.
Provide supervision, training, and assistance in accomplishing activities of daily living, which includes, but is not limited to, self-care skills, social skills, recreation skills, community skills, and domestic skills for two 28 year old males. Both like to be out and about in the community.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred; one-year experience in the human service field preferred.
• 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 and maintain current certifications with all required trainings
• Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communications skills
• Must be 18 years or older
• Applicants cannot have the same address as person supported
• Must be able to lift, transfer, and move at least 50 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, hear, stand for extended periods of time, walk, sit, twist, bend, use hand to finger, stretch with hands and arms
• Close vision
• Ability to adjust focus

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with brain injury, intellectual disabilities, and other neurological disabilities
• Serve as an advocate and liaison for and on behalf of individuals’ rights and benefits
• Provide supervision, training, and assistance in accomplishing activities of daily living, which includes, but is not limited to, self-care skills, social skills, recreation skills, community skills, and domestic skills for two 28 year old males

What This Job Offers

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