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About the Role

Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact. Access's Culture Playbook is how we show up for each other and for the people we support, focusing on clear expectations, support, accountability, and outcomes that matter to people. We are committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible while ensuring our staff can do the same.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to persons served in their home and community.
• Perform lifting and other one-to-one functions for the individuals we serve.
• Perform direct care work that involves skill building services.
• Monitor the safety and welfare of people served, take corrective actions as necessary and immediately notify supervisor of concerns.
• Assist and support people served to build positive relationships in their community.
• Provide needed support and encouragement for people served to advocate for their needs and rights.
• Communicate health care concerns to supervisor or administrator as necessary.
• Communicate professionally with persons receiving services, families, team members and the community.
• Encourage community integration with an emphasis on inclusion, access, community awareness and safety.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in supervision for professional growth and development.
• Complete all required initial and annual training as well as ongoing training to increase knowledge.
• Conduct fire drills, where applicable, and document results in accordance with supervisor’s instructions.
• Report to work promptly and adhere to the assigned schedule.
• Adhere to and implement the NADSP Code of Ethics, Justice Center Code of Conduct and NYS DSP Core Competencies.
• Adhere to all Agency and Program Policies and Procedures, including HIPAA, Confidentiality and implementing the Corporate Compliance Plan and related policies and procedures.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the job including but not limited to the ability to stoop, lift, kneel, push, pull, reach, stand, walk, hear, listen and communicate appropriately.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills

• Ability to instruct others on vocational or daily living skills.
• Actively listen and be able to communicate, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Good interpersonal skills and commitment to assisting individuals with disabilities.
• Maintain composure under pressure.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English.
• Serve as a role model and represent the agency positively in the community.
• Ability to use a computer or mobile device to access email and required software.
• Ability to self-initiate projects and function autonomously as a leader when needed.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal, listening, communication and motivational skills.
• Good analytical ability with problem-solving and follow up.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and appropriate software and E-Mail system.

Location

• Flushing, Queens, NY

Work Type

• 20 hours per week

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

Salary/Compensations

• $17.00

About the Company

• New York Families for Autistic Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity

• An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans