The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence
Watertown, NY
The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence is one of 35 local Chapters of The Arc New York, the largest provider of supports and services for people intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York state. In addition to the programs The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence offers in Jefferson and St. Lawrence County, Chapters of The Arc New York collectively support more than 60,000 people with disabilities and their families in every county of the state, and employ more than 30,000 people in our shared mission to provide people with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities the ordinary and extraordinary opportunities of life.
As part of this larger statewide organization, The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence is able to draw on a rich network of expertise and statewide resources to ensure the highest quality services for the people we serve, and to raise the unified voices our Chapter communities and nearly 100,000 members statewide to strengthen our advocacy efforts.
Founded by families more than 75 years ago, The Arc New York has driven transformation and progress in the lives of people with disabilities, fought and ended the abuses of institutionalization, and developed a robust system of community support that provides opportunity, dignity, and integration for people with disabilities. Together with The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence and other Chapters across the state, The Arc New York continues to be an influential advocate for our system of care, and the rights and opportunities of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Job Specifications
Canton, NY
Watertown, NY
On-site
13 days ago
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Fiscal Intermediary/ Self-Directed Support Staff
Qualifications - High School Diploma or GED with one-year experience working with developmentally disabled. Valid acceptable New York State Driver’s License.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance – Authorized to work in the United States.
Summary/Objective - Provide Community Hab services as indicated on the Individuals Service Plan (ISP) and Community Hab plan. Implement the goals outlined in the Community Hab Staff Action plan. Maintain records of the individuals being served in the Community Hab program and provide them to the Home & Community Services Supervisor weekly. Observe person we support for any unusual physical or behavioral changes and report to supervisor. Attend and satisfactorily complete all required training as assigned. Demonstrate flexibility, accuracy, and confidentiality in work assignments. Maintain confidentiality of all work related information.
Essential Functions –
Implement goals outlined in the Community Habilitation Staff Action plan
Maintain records of the individuals being served in the community Habilitation program and provide them to the Home and Community Services Supervisor weekly.
Observe person supported for any unusual physical or behavioral changes and report to supervisor.
Attend and satisfactorily complete all required training as assigned
Demonstrate flexibility, accuracy, and confidentiality in work assignments.
Maintain confidentiality of all work related information
Competencies –
Ethical Conduct.
Time Management.
Organization Skills.
Project Management.
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
Supervisory Responsibility - None
Travel – Limited travel to client’s home within surrounding counties.
Work Environment - Personalized home environment based on the person who resides in the home.
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Work may require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 30 pounds.
Other Duties – This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. I have read and received a copy of the above job description and understand the responsibilities fully. I understand that the preceding job description will be reviewed/updated at least annually; more frequent updates will depend on contract needs.
AAP/EEO Statement – The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence has and will continue to provide all employees and applicants’ equal opportunity in the manner provided by law in all aspects of employment regardless of their age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, or marital status. These individuals will be recruited, referred for hiring consideration, and employed with regard to the positive and appropriate utilization of their skills and capabilities. Qualified employees will be afforded non-discriminatory consideration for promotion and job advancement, and there will be no discrimination with regard to assignments, rates of pay, promotions, transfers, training, termination, accessibility, working conditions, and benefits.
Wage Range - $15.20-$23.00/ Hour, based on the family's budget.