Self-Hired Staff - Respite

Empowering People's Independence(EPI); Town of Williamson (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Empowering People's Independence (EPI) in Williamson, NY seeks a part-time per diem support worker to assist a 6-year-old with brain injury and developmental needs. The role offers after-school and weekend hours, paying $18–$20 per hour, with a focus on daily living skills and safe, engaging activities.

Candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent, NY driver’s license, ability to lift 50 pounds, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; one-year experience in the human service field preferred.
• Must maintain a valid New York State driver’s license; a vehicle is required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds; comfortable with physical tasks.
• Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist with activities of daily living for a 6-year-old, including self-care, social, recreation, community, and domestic skills.
• Provide supervision, training, and mentorship for a few hours per week after school and on weekends.
• Foster a predictable routine and engage in activities the child enjoys, such as video games and play with cars, trains, and magnet tiles.

Skills

Driver's license

Lifting ability

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

ID #15393

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 a 6 year old energetic boy. Looking for a mentor for just a few hours per week. He prefers a predictable routine and enjoys playing video games, playing with cars, trains and magnet tiles. He also enjoys supervised water play.

Location:

Williamson, NY

Schedule:

Per Diem (0-19.9)
As needed after school and weekends

Pay Rate:

$18/hr-$20/hr

Education and Experience:

High school graduate or equivalent; 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 tofinger, 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.
All Empowering People's Independence employees are offered the opportunity to receive Hepatitis B vaccination series.