Self-Hired Staff - Com Hab/Respite

Empowering People's Independence•Rochester, NY

8d•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. Serve as an advocate and liaison for the individual’s rights and benefits. This role supports a 15-year-old male who is friendly, enjoys being active in his community, and is interested in building friendships and becoming more engaged. He enjoys theater, classic stories and movies—including A Christmas Carol—as well as bowling and basketball. He is developing independence and life skills and takes pride in learning new things and building confidence. The position is located in Rochester, New York, and is per diem with a flexible Monday–Friday schedule. Pay is $20–$25 per hour for Community Habilitation and $18–$20 per hour for Respite.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Maintain a valid New York State driver’s license.
Have access to a vehicle required 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 18 years of age or older.
Applicants cannot have the same address as the person supported.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including talking, hearing, standing for extended periods, walking, sitting, twisting, bending, fingering, and stretching with hands and arms; close vision and ability to adjust focus are also required.

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.
Support the individual’s participation in community-based activities and opportunities to build friendships and engagement.
Advocate for and act as a liaison regarding the individual’s rights and benefits.
Travel by automobile while performing the duties of the position.