Self-Hired Staff - Com Hab

Empowering People's Independence•Marcy, NY

1d•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 21 year old male. Chris is a 21-year-old young man with a great sense of humor who loves to be around other people. He loves to be active and do things with his hands- like Play-Doh, art projects, mega blocks, and navigating YouTube to watch videos set to music- especially the Wiggles. He also loves anything to do with big machines like work trucks, tractors, and trains He likes going out in the community. He does require extensive physical assistance for activities of daily living.

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 21 year old male.