Self-Hired Staff - Respite

Empowering People's Independence • Williamson, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist an individual with a brain injury, intellectual disability, or other neurological disability in achieving a challenging, stimulating, and dignified life by advocating for and supporting the individual’s rights and benefits. This role supports a 6-year-old boy by providing supervision, training, and assistance with activities of daily living, including self-care, social, recreation, community, and domestic skills. He prefers a predictable routine and enjoys video games, cars, trains, magnet tiles, and supervised water play. The family is seeking a mentor for a few hours per week, as needed after school and on weekends, in Williamson, New York. This is a per diem position, with a schedule of 0–19.9 hours as needed, and pays $18–$20 per hour.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must maintain a valid New York State driver’s license.
• Must have a vehicle to perform the job.
• Must be able to lift, transfer, and move at least 50 pounds.
• Must complete all required training within 90 days of hire and maintain current certifications for required training.
• Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• 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 development of self-care, social, recreation, community, and domestic skills.
• Advocate for and support the individual’s rights and benefits.
• Mentor and engage the child in activities suited to his interests and predictable routine.
• Travel by automobile as required to perform the job.

Benefits

• Employees are offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination series.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED