Self-Hired Staff - Com Hab
About The Position
Assist an individual with brain injury, intellectual disabilities, and other neurological disabilities in achieving a challenging, stimulating, and dignified life by advocating for and liaising on behalf of the individual’s rights and benefits. This position supports a 16-year-old male with supervision, training, and assistance in activities of daily living, including self-care, social, recreation, community, and domestic skills. The individual enjoys video games and listening to various genres of music, and would like to work on goals at home and in the community and explore recreational activities. The position is located in Scipio Center, New York, and is per diem (0–19.9 hours), with after-school hours and occasional weekends. Pay is $23–$25 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.
- Must 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.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Applicants cannot have the same address as the person supported.
- Meet the physical demands of the position, including talking, hearing, standing for extended periods, walking, sitting, twisting, bending, finger use, and stretching with hands and arms; close vision and ability to adjust focus are also required.
- Travel by automobile and work in changing weather conditions.
- Complete specific training for employee safety because the position involves potential exposure to blood or body fluids.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in the human service field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and act as a liaison on behalf of the individual’s rights and benefits.
- Provide supervision, training, and assistance with activities of daily living, including self-care, social, recreation, community, and domestic skills.
- Support the individual in working on goals at home and in the community and finding opportunities for recreational involvement.
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
Education Level
High school or GED
