Self-Direction Staff - Com Hab

Epilepsy-Pralid, Inc•North Syracuse, NY

4d•$20 - $22

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. Essential Functions: 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 high functioning 48 year old female. Individual is an outgoing intelligent woman who values her independence. The individual uses a communication device to speak and uses a motorized wheelchair. The individual is looking for a staff who would help pursue hobbies and interests such as art, reading and poetry. She is also seeking a staff that could assist with daily living skills.

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

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 for a high functioning 48 year old female.
Serve as an advocate and liaison for and on behalf of individuals’ rights and benefits.
Help pursue hobbies and interests such as art, reading and poetry.
Assist with daily living skills.