TBI Program Assistant - Part Time Signing Bonus

CP Rochester, Happiness House and Rochester Rehabi • Canandaigua, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ensure safety and supervision of all individuals focusing on fulfilling the Agency’s Mission, Vision and Values and providing services which meet or exceed the goals of the individual, department and the agency. This is a Part Time/12 Month position (24 hours per week) and is eligible for a $250 signing bonus. The bonus is earned and payable in two installments: 50% ($125) in the pay period following the 6-month anniversary of employment, and 50% ($125) in the pay period following the one-year anniversary of employment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• One year of experience providing services to individuals with disabilities, preferably working with individuals with traumatic brain injury.
• Knowledge of community resources and means of accessing these resources.
• Valid NYS driver’s license.
• Demonstrates basic reasoning and writing skills.
• Communication Proficiency
• Individual Focus
• Ethical Conduct
• Self-motivation and initiative skills
• Flexibility
• Personal effectiveness/Credibility
• Team oriented

Responsibilities

• Imparts agency philosophy of “Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential” to participants, families, program staff and community resources.
• Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
• Participates in conferences, workshops, department meetings, in-service and on-line training as needed or recommended to enhance job skills and personal growth and development.
• Adheres to agency’s policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.
• Accesses and maintains passwords and log ins for all required electronic health records, agency email, virtual trainings, and electronic employee records as required by the program.
• Functions as the primary assistant to the Program Specialists.
• Reviews each individual plan, safeguards/PPO and any other relevant information related to the care of individuals at least annually and as changes occur.
• Implements each program participants’ therapeutic and behavioral plans.
• Works with individuals on special instructional projects to achieve goals on each individual’s program plan.
• Provides the Program Specialist/ Supervisor with information about program participants, which will assist in the development of appropriate program experience for all participants.
• Completes required documentation about individual’s performance according to established guidelines and timeframes.
• Assists in the development of instructional materials.
• Assists the Program Specialist in related instructional work as required.
• Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and the orderly appearance of program equipment, supplies and program areas.
• Attends all meetings as required and appropriate.
• Leads planned small group activities including but not limited to in house activities and community activities.
• Drives the agency vehicles as required to facilitate community-based activities.
• Operates wheelchair lifts and ramps safely and in accordance with operating procedures in agency vehicles.
• Maintains a safe environment at Happiness House and in the community.
• Provide the participants with assistance on ADL’s including but not limited to, recognizing safety hazards, transferring, toileting, changing, ambulating and feeding as required by individual need.
• Functions as a positive, contributing member of the TBI/NHTD/OPWDD program team.
• Performs other duties at the discretion of the Program Supervisor and Director or his/her designee.
• Supervise the program participants at the program site and community locations.

Benefits

• Dental / Vision Insurance
• Paid Personal Time Off
• Paid Vacation TIme
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Matching 403B and/or ROTH Retirement Plan
• Additional Insurance Offerings - Term Life, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness with Cancer Rider, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Employer Paid Term Life/AD&D Insurance & Long Term Disability
• 25% Tuition Discount for benefit-eligible Employees and Family Members at Roberts Wesleyan College

What This Job Offers

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