Respite Worker- Self Direction - Self Hire
Job Description
Organization Profile: Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention.
Vision Statement:
To be a regional leader in advancing opportunities for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities through innovative instruction and support grounded in applied behavior analysis and person-centered practices.
Mission Statement:
Advancing opportunities for people with autism and other developmental disabilities through person-centered, evidence-based practices that strengthen skills, promote autonomy, and support meaningful participation in their communities.
Self Direction - Self Hire (Respite Worker)
Job description:
Qualifications
o Must have clean NYS drivers license (Required).
o Must have own vehicle to transport individuals into the community
o Developmental disabilities with children or adults: 1 year (Preferred).
o Salary range based on Individual’s Self-Direction budget.
o Work experience in the field of Developmental Disabilities/OPWDD with children or adults preferred.
o Must have an electronic device, such as smartphone to clock in/out.
o Comm Hab: required to have a desk top/lap top to perform required documentation such as entering daily goals on time sheets, monthly summary notes etc.
o Comm Hab/Respite Staff: 5 – 29 hours per week.
o Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour (salary based on Self-Direction budget).
o Please specify which county you’re applying for.
o Spanish, English, etc. (Preferred).
Job Type: Part-time
Experience:
- Developmental disabilities with children or adults: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- NYS Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Staff workplace is the home/location of the individuals and out in the community. Families are the employer who set days and times, school or equivalent (Preferred)
Please review OPWDD website about Self Direction
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