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About the Role

Provide ongoing support to individuals, promoting their active participation in daily life activities such as self-care, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall well-being to ensure a high quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support to individuals in daily life activities to ensure a high quality of life.
• Ensure a safe and clean home environment by assisting individuals with household chores.
• Follow treatment plans and utilize adaptive and safety equipment to promote independence and ensure health and safety.
• Support individuals in meal preparation, teaching concepts like diet adherence and portion control.
• Assist individuals with medication administration following agency policies.
• Implement and document treatment plans and agency materials to support individual independence and well-being.
• Adhere to overtime policies to ensure quality support.
• Participate in inter-disciplinary team meetings to discuss individual progress and goal achievement.
• Provide transportation for medical appointments, shopping, and recreational outings.
• Mentor new Direct Support Staff by demonstrating supportive routines and reviewing training manuals.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested by supervisor.
• Undergo a fingerprint/criminal background check due to regular unsupervised physical contact with individuals receiving services.

Requirements

• Possess a qualified NYS driver's license.
• Ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives and information.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.

Skills

• AMAP/First Aid/CPR/SCIP-R Training preferred.

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.