Location: Bronx,NY, USA
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 by ICL
* 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 EXPERIENCE
Minimum 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