Self-Hired Staff - Respite

Empowering People's Independence•Rochester, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist an individual with brain injury, intellectual disabilities, and other neurological disabilities in achieving a challenging, stimulating, and dignified life, while advocating and serving as a liaison for the individual’s rights and benefits. This role supports a 26-year-old female with daily living activities and increased community involvement and engagement. Staff demonstrate and teach skills such as cooking, cleaning, self-care, social interaction, recreation, community participation, and other independent living activities. Support is needed a few evenings during the week and during daytime hours on weekends. The role is relief (0–19.9 hours) with a flexible schedule and is located in Rochester, NY.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years old.
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.
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.
Teach and support self-care, social, recreation, community, and domestic skills.
Demonstrate and teach cooking, cleaning, and other independent living activities.
Assist the individual in increasing community involvement and engagement.
Serve as an advocate and liaison for the individual’s rights and benefits.