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OPWDD Self-Hire Staff

Part-time

AIM Independent Living Center

Corning, NYPart-timePosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Location
Corning, NY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
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Job overview

AIM Independent Living Center is hiring an OPWDD Self-Hire Staff. The OPWDD Self-Hire Staff position involves assisting program participants with habilitation and/or respite tasks as outlined in their individualized habilitation plan. This role focuses on supporting participants to become more independent and achieve their valued outcomes, which may include skills development, housekeeping, community activities, community integration, and job coaching.

Key focus areas include Fulfill the role as outlined in the Individualized Habilitation plan, Complete tasks in a responsible, prompt and courteous manner, and Maintain confidentiality and not discuss issues with anyone else.

Successful candidates bring Must Be 18+, Social Security Number, and Lift 50lbs+. Important skills include Responsible, Prompt, Courteous, Maintain Confidentiality, Report To Work On Time, and Provide Adequate Notice. Preferred (not required): Skills Development, Housekeeping, Community Activities, and Community Integration.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ResponsiblePromptCourteousMaintain ConfidentialityReport to Work on TimeProvide Adequate NoticeRespect Program Participant's HomeRespect PossessionsRespect Lifestyle ChoicesMediSkedRequest Time OffCall Program ParticipantSkills DevelopmentHousekeepingCommunity ActivitiesCommunity IntegrationJob Coaching

Qualifications

Must Be 18+Social Security NumberAble to Perform TasksWilling and Able to Complete ApplicationHealth ScreeningFingerprint ScreeningCriminal Background CheckRequired Training Through OPWDDRequired Training Through AIM Independent Living CenterAble to Lift 50lbs

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Thank you for your interest in AIM. Please note that completing an application does not constitute a job offer and you should not begin working with a consumer. You are required to complete an orientation with a member of the AIM staff. You will be contacted by AIM when you are selected for hire.

Job Title: OPWDD Self-Hire Staff

Status: Per Diem, Hourly

Reports To: Program Participant

Purpose: Any individual hired by a self-directed program participant is hired to complete a variety of habilitation and/or respite tasks as outlined in their habilitation plan. These tasks are determined by the participant, outlined in the plan, and are developed to be a support and/or meet a need that will allow the program participant to become more independent and achieve their valued outcomes as defined.

Essential Functions:

The goal of the Self-Hired staff is to fulfill the role as outlined in the Individualized Habilitation plan. Those roles can include but are not limited to any of the following:

  • Skills development

  • Housekeeping

  • Community activities

  • Community integration

  • Job coaching

Self-Hires are expected to:

  • Complete tasks in a responsible, prompt and courteous manner.

  • Maintain confidentiality and not discuss issues with anyone else.

  • Report to work on time. Provide adequate notice if they are unable to work a scheduled shift.

  • Respect the program participant’s home, possessions, and lifestyle choices.

  • Maintain their case notes with the use of MediSked.

  • Request time off from the program participant 2 weeks before the requested dates.

  • In the case of an illness or emergency, call your program participant as soon as possible, but no later than one hour before work.

Experience and Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

  • Must have a Social Security number.

  • Be able to perform the tasks that need to be completed.

  • Be willing and able to complete an application and other forms. These forms include health screening, fingerprint screening, and a criminal background check.

  • Complete all required training through OPWDD and AIM Independent Living Center.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift 50lbs.

Benefits can include:

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) with matching

Generous paid time off

Flexible Schedule

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