Location: Bronx,NY, USA
Description
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