Self-Directed Self Hired Respite

Overview

Provides support to people who are self-directing services.  Provides supervision of people who live with their families. Provides ongoing support and assistance to the person as outlined in their Self-Direction budget.

Responsibilities

Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Practices and promotes the agency’s mission statement in every interaction.Through family and community engagement, Citizens supports people to live the life they choose.
• Provides companionship, supervision, role modeling and instruction while ensuring freedom from any hazards in both the home and community settings.
• Completes and submits hours worked through EVERO in a timely manner.
• Supports the person in becoming as independent as possible in their home and in their immediate community.
• Alerts the Assistant Director of Self-Directed Services, PC of Self Direction and Broker to all situations, crises or incidents that may affect the person.
• Contacts Assistant Director of Self-Directed Services, PC of Self Direction as well as the Self-Directing person and Broker concerning any change in work schedule.
• Reports to the Justice Center as a mandated reporter if there is reasonable cause to suspect abuse or neglect. Additionally, must follow all agency incident policy and procedures.
• Adheres to Federal and NY State regulations, agency policy and procedures, the employee handbook and agency and program training requirements.
• Completes OPWDD required trainings in a timely manner.
• Performs all other job related duties as requested by family and agreed upon.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.  
• Prior experience supporting and working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred. 
• A valid and qualified NYS drivers’ that is also qualified in accordance with agency’s insurance standards. 
• Ability to communicate and understand written, oral and email directives/information, possess excellent communication and organizational skills. 
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude.