Self-Hired Staff - Com Hab
About The Position
Assist an individual with brain injury, intellectual disabilities, and other neurological disabilities in achieving a challenging, stimulating, and dignified life. The role serves as an advocate and liaison for the individual’s rights and benefits. Provide supervision, training, and assistance with activities of daily living, including self-care, social, recreation, community, and domestic skills, for a 34-year-old male. Staff will identify new community activities and accompany him to places of interest, such as a train museum or train-watching locations, as well as McDonald’s, where they can work on social skills in the community. The position is per diem, with a schedule of a few weekdays from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., in Webster, New York. Pay is $25–$27 per hour.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Maintain a valid New York State driver’s license.
- Have access to a vehicle for performing 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.
- 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
- Advocate for and serve as a liaison regarding the individual’s rights and benefits.
- Provide supervision, training, and assistance with activities of daily living, including self-care, social, recreation, community, and domestic skills.
- Identify new activities in the community and accompany the individual to places of interest.
- Support development of social skills during community outings.
Benefits
- Opportunity to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination series.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
