We accept applications for open positions. We are an equal opportunity employer.ID- 13843 Job Purpose:Assist individuals with brain injury, intellectual disabilities, and other neurological disabilities in achieving a challenging, stimulating, dignified life by serving as an advocate and liaison for and on behalf of individuals' rights and benefits.Essential Functions:Provide supervision, training, and assistance in accomplishing activities of daily living, which includes, but is not limited to, self-care skills, social skills, recreation skills, community skills for a 26 year old female.Schedule:
- Per Diem (0-19.9 hours per week)
- Friday afternoons & Saturday mornings
Pay Rate:$16- $18/hourEducation and Experience:
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred; one-year experience in the human service field preferred.
Qualifications:
- Maintain a valid New York State driver's license; a vehicle is required to perform the job
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Must be trained in all required trainings within 90 days of being hired and maintain current certifications with all required trainings
- Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communications skills
- Must be 18 years or older
- Applicants cannot have the same address as person supported
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to lift, transfer, and move at least 50 lbs.
- Must be able to talk, hear, stand for extended periods of time, walk, sit, twist, bend, use hand to finger, stretch with hands and arms
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include
While performing the duties of this position, the employee travels by automobile and will be exposed to changing weather conditions. OSHA Category 1:This position requires tasks that involve exposure to blood or body fluids that requires specific training for the employees' safety.Empowering People's Independence(EPI) 1650 South AvenueRochester, N.Y. 14620(585) ###-####...@epiny.org