What are the responsibilities and job description for the Self-Directed Self Hired Respite position at Citizens Options Unlimited?
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.
