Self-Hired Staff - Com Hab
About The Position
Assist an individual with brain injury, intellectual disabilities, or other neurological disabilities in achieving a challenging, stimulating, and dignified life by advocating for and supporting the individual’s rights and benefits. This position provides supervision, training, and assistance with activities of daily living, including self-care, social, recreation, community, and domestic skills, for an 11-year-old female who is non-ambulatory and non-verbal. She requires total assistance with transfers and uses a Hoyer lift. The role includes supporting her interest in community outings such as shopping and membership enrichment activities. There may also be an opportunity to work as CDPAP staff assisting with personal care needs. The position is located in Geneseo, New York, and is per diem, with a schedule that includes evenings and weekends. Pay is $18–$20 per hour. Employees must complete required training within 90 days of hire and maintain current certifications. The role involves travel by automobile and potential exposure to blood or body fluids; specific safety training is required. Employees are offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination series. Applicants may not live at the same address as the person supported.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Maintain a valid New York State driver’s license.
- Have access to a vehicle, which is required to perform the job.
- Able to lift, transfer, and move at least 50 pounds.
- 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, including self-care, social, recreation, community, and domestic skills.
- Advocate for and support the individual’s rights and benefits.
- Assist with transfers and personal care needs as applicable.
- Support community outings, including shopping and membership enrichment opportunities.
- Complete required training within 90 days of hire and maintain current certifications.
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
