OPWDD Self-Hire Staff

Thank you for your interest in AIM. Please note that completing an application does not constitute a job offer and you should not begin working with a consumer. You are required to complete an orientation with a member of the AIM staff. You will be contacted by AIM when you are selected for hire.

Job Title: OPWDD Self-Hire Staff
Status: Per Diem, Hourly
Reports To: Program Participant
Purpose: Any individual hired by a self-directed program participant is hired to complete a variety of habilitation and/or respite tasks as outlined in their habilitation plan. These tasks are determined by the participant, outlined in the plan, and are developed to be a support and/or meet a need that will allow the program participant to become more independent and achieve their valued outcomes as defined.
Essential Functions:
The goal of the Self-Hired staff is to fulfill the role as outlined in the Individualized Habilitation plan. Those roles can include but are not limited to any of the following:

• Skills development
• Housekeeping
• Community activities
• Community integration
• Job coaching

Self-Hires are expected to:

• Complete tasks in a responsible, prompt and courteous manner.
• Maintain confidentiality and not discuss issues with anyone else.
• Report to work on time. Provide adequate notice if they are unable to work a scheduled shift.
• Respect the program participant’s home, possessions, and lifestyle choices.
• Maintain their case notes with the use of MediSked. 
• Request time off from the program participant 2 weeks before the requested dates.
• In the case of an illness or emergency, call your program participant as soon as possible, but no later than one hour before work.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a Social Security number.
• Be able to perform the tasks that need to be completed.
• Be willing and able to complete an application and other forms. These forms include health screening, fingerprint screening, and a criminal background check.
• Complete all required training through OPWDD and AIM Independent Living Center.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50lbs.

Benefits can include:

Flexible Schedule

Applicants must use a unique email address; shared or duplicated email addresses are not accepted by the software. If you need application assistance, please call Human Resources at (607) 846-6531.

WE ARE AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected Federal, State/Province, or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.