Self-Hired Staff - Respite
About The Position
Assist individuals with brain injury, intellectual disabilities, and other neurological disabilities in achieving a challenging, stimulating, dignified life by advocating and acting as a liaison for individuals’ rights and benefits. For this position, provide supervision, training, and assistance to a 6-year-old energetic boy with activities of daily living, including self-care, social, recreation, community, and domestic skills. The role is for a mentor for a few hours per week. He prefers a predictable routine and enjoys video games, cars, trains, magnet tiles, and supervised water play. The position is located in Williamson, New York, and is per diem (0–19.9 hours), as needed after school and on weekends. Pay is $18–$20 per hour.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Maintain a valid New York State driver’s license; a vehicle is required 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 for required trainings.
- Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Applicants cannot have the same address as the person supported.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in the human service field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision, training, and assistance with activities of daily living.
- Support self-care, social, recreation, community, and domestic skills.
- Serve as an advocate and liaison for the individual’s rights and benefits.
- Provide mentoring and activities suited to the individual’s interests and preference for a predictable routine.
Benefits
- Employees are offered the opportunity to receive the 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
