What are the responsibilities and job description for the Self Directed Staff position at Happiness House?
Job Title: Self Directed Community Habilitation Specialist and/or Respite Worker
Location: Community based
Pay Rate:
Respite: $15.50 - $19.00 per hour
Com Hab: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour
The rate of pay is determined by the individual's budget.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is either a full time or part time position based on the amount of scheduled hours per week which is decided on by the individual and their family.
Essential Functions (Com Hab)
- Imparts agency philosophy of “Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential” to children, families, program staff and community resources.
- Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
- Provides training to program participants to help them acquire daily living skills which will enable these individuals to function in more independent living situations.
- Provides functional assessment of a wide variety of life skills and provides appropriate feedback to program participants with regard to strengths, areas to develop and barriers to overcome.
- Uses creative problem solving to help participants overcome barriers to independence.
- Advocates for person centered planning for program participants.
- Provides assistance and training to program participants to help them develop necessary problem solving skills which will enable them to better function in their community living situation.
- Accompanies program participants to locations in the community to help them learn how to access and utilize community resources, including health and safety resources.
- Assists program participants in accessing recreational and social activities, thus enabling them to utilize their leisure time appropriately.
- Acts as a role model for program participants by interacting with people in a manner which will assist these individuals to develop behaviors necessary for successful community living.
- Assists with implementation of behavior modification plans as needed.
- Participates in case conferences upon request.
- Maintains necessary records and case notes as requested.
- Submits a monthly report to Supervisor of Home and Community Services or designee on time and according to established guidelines.
- Communicates individual consumer concerns relative to treatment plan, medical or safety issues to the service coordinator.
- Provides training and consultation to designated staff for the purpose of goal implementation.
- Adheres to agency’s policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.
Essential Functions (Respite)
- Imparts agency philosophy of “Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential” to children, families, program staff and community resources.
- Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
- Provides in-home respite care to individuals outlined by the service plan.
- Reports any issues or concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Completes and submits monthly documentation representative of the service delivered.
- Adheres to agency’s policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.
Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment: This job operates in an Individual’s/Family’s home and out in the community per the family requirements.
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently be able to lift up to 50 pounds to assist with consumer transfers and occasionally push or pull 250-300 pounds for individuals in wheel chairs.
Travel: Travel will be based on the Individual’s/Family’s needs.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of community resources and means of accessing these resources.
- Valid NYS driver’s license.
- Demonstrates basic reasoning and writing skills.
- Six months experience working with individuals with disabilities providing habilitation or rehabilitation and independent living skills training preferred.
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, internal equity, and location.
EEO Statement
The agencies are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Salary : $16 - $25