Self-Direction Staff - Com Hab & Respite

Epilepsy-Pralid, Inc•Rochester, NY

4d•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 25 year old male. The person supported is very laid back young man with limited language, but who can definitely communicate what he wants. He loves music, YouTube videos and walks. He also enjoys taking classes at AutismUp. He has mostly been supported by family members, but we would like to start expanding his circle of support.

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 25 year old male.
Serve as an advocate and liaison for and on behalf of individuals’ rights and benefits.