Self-Direction Staff - Respite
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 7 year old girl. She enjoys coloring, and learning new things. She also enjoys playing with blocks and sensory toys. She has limited, but increasing communication skills that does best with structured activities. The family is looking for a dependable mentor who can assist to create routine and structure.
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 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
- One-year experience in the human service field preferred
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 7 year old girl.
- Serve as an advocate and liaison for and on behalf of individuals’ rights and benefits.
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
