Hiring Event Thursday July 16th Residential Direct Support Professionals - at Epilepsy-Pralid, Inc

Endicott, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Oct, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

05 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct Support, Patient Advocacy, Crisis Intervention, CPR, First Aid, Documentation, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, Interpersonal Communication, Case Management, Patient Transport

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

We accept applications for open positions. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are excited for this hiring event on Thursday July 16th 11am till 2pm The open interviews will be at our Adams Ave Office. Current Full, Part time, and Relief opportunities in: Whitney Point, Chenango Forks, and Endicott Empowering People's Independence (EPI), provides support for people with developmental disabilities, epilepsy, and brain injury through progressive, tailored care to improve their health, wellbeing, independence, and social inclusion. Pay Rate - $19.50/hr-$25.00/hr Benefits: 403(b) with discretionary match Dental & Vision insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance with HSA and employer match Health savings account Life insurance Generous PTO bank Parental leave Referral program 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: Maintain the health and well-being of the individuals Empowering People's Independence (EPI) serves 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 to ensure individuals’ goal plans are followed; transport individuals as directed Maintain accurate, up-dated charting and documentation per regulations Report all policy violations to appropriate personnel Assist management with individuals’ personal goal plans Attend staff meetings as directed to evaluate and promote effectiveness of both the individual program and the general program Promote workplace safety Non-Essential Functions: (Hiring Manager's discretion) Other duties as assigned within scope of practice. Participate on various committees as able. Education and Experience: High school graduate or equivalent; one-year experience in the human service field preferred. Qualifications: Mature interpersonal/professional skills to effectively collaborate, resolve issues, and maintain confidentiality. Solid verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with all persons supported and employees within various levels of the organization. Demonstrated ability to use poise, tact, and diplomacy, during difficult and/or stressful situations Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, and customer requests, while meeting deadlines Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs to include Email, Word, Excel, Teams, Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License and have reliable transportation. All required trainings must be up to date. 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 to finger, stretch with hands and arms Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision Ability to adjust focus Employee must be able to train in and perform Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention -Revised (SCIP-R), CPR and first aid While performing the duties of this position, the employee travels by automobile and/or Agency Van and will be exposed to changing weather conditions. Professional Deportment: Consistently demonstrate EPI’s Values: Integrity Courage Adaptability Respect Adhere to all company/departmental policies & procedures and ensure departmental compliance. Empowering People's Independence(EPI) 1650 South Avenue Rochester, N.Y. 14620 Call or Text us at (585)204-0896 recruiter@epiny.org

Responsibilities

Provide direct support and supervision to individuals with brain injuries and intellectual disabilities to improve their independence and social inclusion. Act as an advocate and liaison to ensure individuals' rights and benefits are maintained while assisting with daily living activities.