Self-Direction Staff Respite

We accept applications for open positions. We are an equal opportunity employer.

14917/14986

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, and domestic skills for 5 year old twins.

Empowering People's Independence is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work with a family with school-aged twins in the Self-Direction program. This would involve 1:1 service time with each child. The primary location would be within the Syracuse area. These individuals are seeking Respite staff to help with morning routines. The individuals and their family are looking for a dedicated staff member that will become a long-term member of their care team.

We are looking for individuals that are dependable, patient, and enthusiastic. Prior experience working with individuals that have cognitive and/or developmental disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder is strongly preferred. Bi-lingual/Spanish speaking applicants and applicants that are experienced with a total communication model are also preferred. The member's parent and team could also be willing to train the right applicant. Reliable vehicle and a New York State driver's license are required. Background check, fingerprinting and DMV record check will be conducted prior to hire by the agency. There is no cost to the applicant for any of these required checks and all training time is paid.

Schedule:

Per Diem Mornings 5:30 am - 7:30 am

Weekend and Holiday hours are negotiable

Schedule may vary based on individual's schedule and needs

Pay Rate:

$19/hour

Location:

Syracuse, NY

Education 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

Close vision

Ability to adjust focus

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 Avenue

Rochester, N.Y. 14620