COMMUNITY APARTMENT AIDE

PEOPLE INC.; Village of Silver Creek (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

PTO buyback

Affordable insurances

Tuition reimbursement

Career mentoring

Shift incentives

On-demand pay

Job summary

People Inc. is seeking a dedicated on-site staff member to support tenants through educational programs, health and wellness activities, and daily living tasks. The role includes documenting activities, assisting with person-centered plans, and transporting tenants as needed.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and the ability to multitask. A NY driver’s license and physical stamina are required.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills for communication and documentation.
• Ability to read and comprehend plans and documentation.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Lifting requirement 35 lbs and physical activity required.

Responsibilities

• Provides support and instruction to tenants in areas chosen by the tenant population, including financial literacy, computer skills, healthy meals and snacks, kitchen safety, exercises to promote health and wellness, or other educational programs.
• Assists Service Coordinator in developing and implementing person-centered service plans.
• Completes daily documentation and other paperwork promptly and accurately.
• Safely transports people to and from activities following approved procedures.
• Ensures adequate supplies are available to support persons served.
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Reading plans & documentation

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Provides support and instruction to tenants in areas chosen by the tenant population including financial literacy, computer skills, healthy meals and snacks, kitchen safety, exercises related to encourage health and wellness, or other educational programs geared toward the frail/elderly population, and programming/activities on site and in the community.
• Assists Service Coordinator in developing and responsible for implementing person-centered service plans.
• Complete all tasks necessary to ensure health and safety of each tenant.
• Provide enhanced support for tenants identified as high risk.
• Completes daily documentation and other paperwork promptly and accurately.
• Attends/participates in general staff meetings, in-service training in but not limited to incident reporting, crisis intervention and how to interact productively with residents and other pertinent agency meetings/trainings.
• Work collaboratively with Service Coordinator/Manager and other team members.
• Responsible to record time worked at the start and end of each shift and to work the minimum number of accepted hours that you are hired for.
• Safely transports people to and from activities following proper procedures when approved to drive.
• Ensures adequate supplies are available to support persons served.
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• NYS Driver’s License that meets agency policy.
• Ability to read and comprehend plans and documentation.
• Basic computer skills necessary for communication and documentation.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the position when performing the following: standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling and climbing.
• Lifting requirement 35 lbs.

Why People Inc.?

When you join the People Inc. team, you can make a difference in the lives of people receiving services while also receiving outstanding benefits (generous PTO, PTO buyback, affordable insurances, tuition reimbursement, career mentoring, shift incentives, on-demand pay access and more), consistent schedules and the opportunity to help others move closer to their life goals and dreams. People Inc. is the regions most experienced provider of programs for people with developmental disabilities and other special needs. We understand that working one-on-one with people who have disabilities and helping them in all aspects of daily life takes someone who’s dedicated, caring and compassionate – that’s how we treat our employees.

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