Self-Direction Staff Respite

Empowering People's Independence • Syracuse, NY

3d • $19

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 for a 19 year old. Looking for a caregiver for someone who is a quadriplegic, non-verbal and blind. He enjoys going outdoors to state parks, car rides, and listening to music.

Requirements

• 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

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• 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 for a 19 year old.
• Serving as an advocate and liaison for and on behalf of individuals’ rights and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees