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About the Role

Practice and promote the agency’s mission statement and guiding principles. Provide ongoing support to ensure a high quality of life for individuals in the Community Living Services program, assisting with self-care, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing guidance and support to individuals with intellectual and other disabilities to ensure active participation in every aspect of their lives.
• Provide only the level of support necessary for each individual to ensure independence and engagement in their daily routine.
• Support individuals to become active members of the community and maintain/build natural supports and relationships.
• Ensures a safe and clean home by providing support with household chores and participating as needed.
• Follows all treatment plans and utilizes adaptive and safety equipment to promote independence and ensure health, safety, and well-being.
• Supports individuals in preparing meals by teaching concepts such as diet adherence, portion control, and cooking skills.
• Assists individuals with medication administration according to policy and procedures.
• Implements and documents all treatment plans and agency materials to assist individuals in achieving independence and ensuring their health, safety, and well-being.
• Adheres to overtime, scheduling, and minimum staffing policies to ensure quality support.
• Serves as a member of the inter-disciplinary team by attending and participating in meetings.
• Provides transportation for medical appointments, shopping, recreational outings, and other needs.
• Mentors new Direct Support Staff by demonstrating supportive routines and reviewing training manuals.
• Participates in House Meetings and maintains all certification and training expectations.
• Performs all other duties as requested by supervisor.
• Requires regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services, subject to successful completion of fingerprint/criminal background check.
• Requires training on Personal Outcome Measures (POM) prior to completion of evaluations and assessments.

Requirements

• Must submit a valid NYS driver's license and maintain qualified driver status.
• Ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives/information.
• Physical aspects may include lifting and transferring individuals; inability to meet physical demands may impact employment.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.