Self-Directed Self Hired Respite

Citizens Options Unlimited; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizens Options Unlimited in New York seeks a dedicated support professional to assist individuals who direct their own services. You will provide companionship, supervision, and instruction to promote independence within home and community settings.

Responsibilities include accurate timekeeping through EVERO, safety-focused support, and proactive communication with supervisors on schedule changes. You will also report concerns, follow regulations, and complete required trainings to ensure

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 driver's license.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the agency’s mission statement in every interaction, through family and community engagement.
• Provides companionship, supervision, role modeling and instruction while ensuring freedom from 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.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license (NYS)

Job description

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.