Self-Hired Staff - Com Hab/Respite

Epilepsy-Pralid, Inc • Rochester, NY

1d • $18 - $25

About The Position

Assist a 15-year-old male with a brain injury, intellectual disabilities, or other neurological disabilities in achieving a challenging, stimulating, and dignified life. The role includes advocating and serving as a liaison for 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. The individual enjoys community activities, theater, classic stories and movies, bowling, and basketball, and is developing independence and life skills.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Maintain a valid New York State driver's license; a vehicle is required to perform the job.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in the human service field.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and serve as a liaison for the individual's rights and benefits.
• Provide supervision, training, and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Support development of self-care, social, recreation, community, and domestic skills.
• Support participation in community-based activities and development of independence and life skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination series.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED