RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:
Provide redirection, appropriate social etiquette and communication skills by role modeling appropriate behavior when communicating and interacting with others in the community.
Promote health and safety by following the guidelines set forth in the Consumers Individualized Plan teaching safety precautions in the home/community by promoting awareness of traffic signs, “stranger-danger”, assisting individuals in maintaining and carrying personal identification and learning emergency contacts.
Communicates with family, other providers, other staff, and others in the community as needed.
Assist in activities of daily living including but not limited to hygiene care, housekeeping, cooking, other household maintenance, appointment scheduling, medication refill, grocery shopping & money management.
Completes written documentation on Time Sheets according to guidelines and as required by the program.
Reports all incidents, illnesses or other unusual circumstances according to policies and procedures.
Attends all required training(s) required by consumer.
Assist in finding volunteer work, job, various community integration activities daily
REQUIREMENTS:
Creative, Energetic, independent worker, and able to work well with others
Able to read, understand and write detailed service notes.
Must have a Valid New York State driver’s license & Dependable vehicle.
Must be able to pass all background clearances.
The ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stoop, bend, reach, grasp, listen, walk and speak are required.
Minimum educational requirement: Associate Degree Preferred or received High School Diploma and college credit courses.
Must be able to work rotating weekends.
Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
Must be 18 yrs old.
Must be able to be dually hired as CDPAP staff to administer medication and perform other clinical duties
Required experience:
• Associate Degree preferred but not required, few college credits: 1 year
Required licenses or certifications.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Registered Dependable Vehicle
