Job Details
NOTE: All applicants must comply with ICL's vaccination policy. Individuals selected for employment cannot begin working until they provide verification that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19(with an FDA-authorized vaccine).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Develops a calendar for the month of volunteer and social activities
- Provides transportation or accompanies the consumer to and from community activities
- Follows the goals and/or activities specified in the individual's "Individualized Service Plan" and Community Habilitation Plan.
- Document/record events on the daily data sheet
- Assists consumer in the development and support of social activities and relationships
- Records observations and actions
- Participates in staff development activities and programs
- Works one-on-one in the consumers home and community to address a variety of life skills to include social, recreational and other activities of daily living
- In cooperation with the individual and family, helps to identify skills and competencies to be developed and devises plans to achieve those skills and competencies.
- Assists consumers to identify social, recreation and other community resources the individual may wish to access and devise plans to achieve that access.
- Measures the likelihood of social isolation and develops plans to build social and communal relationships, which prevent or minimize that isolation.
- Negotiates schedules and daily activities.
- Regularly maintains and submits service notes with documentation of the hours worked and the service provided.
- Follows any agreed upon action plan for activities with the individual, including a behavior plan.
- Employs knowledge of emergency procedures as outlined byICL
- Enhances and promotes social interaction and community participation.
- Presents as a positive role model.
- Submits to and reviews reports and problems with the Residence Manager.
- Other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES- Resourceful within the community/able to network
- Basic computer skills i.e. Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEMinimum Education Requirements:- HS diploma or GED required
- Associates' degree preferred
CERTIFICATIONS- Acquires and maintains current first aid, SCIP-R, and CPR certification
- A valid New York State Driver's License and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required