Respite Program Worker – Part Time

Department/Program: Community Services/Respite in Onondaga and Oswego County

Reports To: Respite Program Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Essential Functions:

Review consumers’ files regularly to stay informed of their safeguards/allergies/needs
Ensure safety and supervision of the individual consumer (could be a person under age 18 years, or over 18 years old) at all times during the provision of respite services
Provide assistance with personal care needs of consumers as needed
Interact in a professional manner with parents/guardians of respite consumers

Meet regularly with supervisor to review best practices and training needs to be able to provide quality services
Complete documentation and statistics as required for Medicaid billing and monthly reporting
Understand and follow Emergency/Fire Procedure and Universal Precautions
Report any unsafe situations, accidents, or incident to supervisor immediately
Communicate with family members of consumers as appropriate
Maintain professional conduct / detachment from personal involvements with the consumer(s) and / or their family members
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum of two years of experience working with individuals/children with developmental disabilities
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interact with and lead group activities for individuals/children with developmental disabilities, including autism
Clearance of appropriate background checks, including OPWDD fingerprinting and NYS Office of Children and Family Services Child Abuse Registry
Physical demands of the job include being able to:

stoop, kneel, reach, sit, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, talk and hear; and
exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects and assist people in and out of wheelchairs; and
assist with personal care, including transferring and toileting as needed.

Able to work flexible hours, up to four (4) hours per day; may include evenings and weekends

Please include salary history and requirements in cover letter, forward with resume to: ARISE, HR Dept., 635 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13203; fax to (315) 422-0294; e-mail to klynch@ariseinc.org; or download and submit our Employment Application using the link below. ARISE is a drug-free workplace. Great benefits package includes generous time off. Persons with disabilities, minority status, bilingual and/or sign language fluency are encouraged to apply. EOE

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