Self-Hired Staff - Respite

Epilepsy-Pralid, Inc•Geneva, NY

7d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Assist individuals with brain injury, intellectual disabilities, and other neurological disabilities in achieving a challenging, stimulating, dignified life by advocating and serving as a liaison for their rights and benefits. The role provides supervision, training, and assistance with activities of daily living, including self-care, social, recreation, community, and domestic skills. The current opening is to mentor an energetic 7-year-old boy, serve as a positive role model, and help him explore his community and participate in activities of interest. The position is located in Geneva, New York.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Maintain a valid New York State driver’s license.
Have a vehicle available to perform the job.
Be able to lift, transfer, and move at least 50 pounds.
Complete all required trainings within 90 days of hire and maintain current certifications.
Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
Be at least 18 years old.
Applicants cannot have the same address as the person supported.
Be able to talk, hear, stand for extended periods, walk, sit, twist, bend, use hands and fingers, and stretch with hands and arms.
Have close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Travel by automobile and work in changing weather conditions.
Complete specific training for tasks involving exposure to blood or body fluids.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in the human service field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Advocate for and serve as a liaison on behalf of individuals’ rights and benefits.
Provide supervision, training, and assistance with activities of daily living.
Support self-care, social, recreation, community, and domestic skills.
Mentor a 7-year-old boy, serve as a positive role model, and help him explore the community and participate in activities of interest.