What are the responsibilities and job description for the OPWDD Self-Hire Staff position at AIM Independent Living Center?
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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 insurance403(b) with matching
Generous paid time off
Flexible Schedule
