Self-Direction Staff - Com Hab

Empowering People's Independence•Syracuse, NY

7d•Onsite

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 a 51 year old male who is a very happy individual, enjoys having fun, and building connections. He is seeking a mentor to support in exploring and engaging within his community. He enjoys visiting the YMCA, local parks, and community events. A desired applicant is confident, outgoing, and able to assist with communication and social engagement. While he may be shy when meeting new people, he becomes more comfortable and outgoing as relationships develop.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
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

Nice To Haves

Confident, outgoing, and able to assist with communication and social engagement.

Responsibilities

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.
Serve as an advocate and liaison for and on behalf of individuals’ rights and benefits.