Self-Hired Staff - Com Hab

Epilepsy-Pralid, Inc

2d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Assist an individual with a brain injury, intellectual disabilities, and other neurological disabilities in achieving a challenging, stimulating, and dignified life. The role includes advocating and liaising on the individual’s behalf regarding their rights and benefits. Provide supervision, training, and assistance with activities of daily living for a 40-year-old woman, including self-care, social, recreation, community, and domestic skills. She enjoys walking, hiking, fishing, camping, shopping, bowling, and going to the movies, and would like to volunteer in her community. The person supported is seeking an attentive mentor who is willing to travel in challenging weather. The position is located in Otsego, New York.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Maintain a valid New York State driver’s license.
Have a vehicle available to perform the job.
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.
Be at least 18 years old.
Applicants cannot have the same address as the person supported.
Be able to talk, hear, stand for extended periods, walk, sit, twist, bend, use hands and fingers, and stretch with hands and arms.
Have close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Complete specific training for tasks involving exposure to blood or body fluids.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in the human service field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Advocate and serve as a liaison on behalf of the individual regarding her rights and benefits.
Provide supervision, training, and assistance with activities of daily living, including self-care, social, recreation, community, and domestic skills.
Travel by automobile while performing the duties of the position.