Self-Hired Staff - Com Hab

Epilepsy-Pralid, Inc • Fulton, NY

6d • $25 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Assist an older gentleman with a brain injury, intellectual disability, or other neurological disability in achieving a challenging, stimulating, and dignified life. The role includes advocating and liaising on his behalf regarding his rights and benefits, as well as providing supervision, training, and assistance with activities of daily living. Support may include self-care, social, recreation, community, and domestic skills. He enjoys socializing and going into the community, and would benefit from a mentor who serves as a positive role model for personal appearance and assists particularly with personal care. The care provider is seeking someone who can work up to one day per week. The position is per diem, Monday through Friday, with approximately 5–10 hours per week depending on availability, in Fulton, 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.
• Meet the physical demands of the position, including talking, hearing, standing for extended periods, walking, sitting, twisting, bending, using hands and fingers, and stretching with hands and arms.
• Have close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Perform tasks involving possible exposure to blood or body fluids and complete the required safety training.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Advocate and liaise on behalf of the individual regarding his rights and benefits.
• Provide supervision, training, and assistance with activities of daily living, including self-care, social, recreation, community, and domestic skills.
• Serve as a positive role model for overall personal appearance.
• Assist with personal care and other activities of daily living.
• Support the individual in socializing and participating in the community.

Benefits

• Opportunity to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination series.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED