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Empowering People's Independence (EPI), provides support for people with developmental disabilities, epilepsy, and brain injury through progressive, tailored care to improve their health, wellbeing, independence, and social inclusion.

Job Purpose:

Provide for the continuous direction and day-to-day operation of the program. Provide oversight for all assigned individuals and supervision to all assigned staff.

Essential Functions:

+ Maintain the health and well-being of the individuals EPI serves

+ Monitor all Funders’ required documentation; Report all policy violations to appropriate personnel

+ Serve as on-call as needed

+ Provide protective oversight and supervision for individuals assigned

+ Provide assistance and instruction services on a daily basis to achieve the individuals goals and objectives; provide support and assistance for Habilitations

+ Ensure shift has proper levels of coverage

+ Provides site specific staff training as requested

+ Ensure all required reports are completed per specification

+ Follow up on all employees’ documentation ensuring it is accurate and up to date

+ Report all policy violations to appropriate personnel

+ Promote workplace safety

+ Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or designee within scope of practice.

Non-Essential Functions: (Hiring Manager's discretion)

+ Other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

+ Participate on various committees as able.

Compliance:

+ Must maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion concerning all business-related matters, including but not limited to board/vendor/donors’ names, investigations, finance, operations, and employee relations matters.

+ Must be willing to complete specific company required trainings as mandated by our governing agency, Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), at time of hire and annually thereafter.

+ Must adhere to all departmental /company policies & procedures at all times & ensure compliance with direct report.

Professional Deportment:

Consistently demonstrate EPI’s Values:

1. Integrity

2. Courage

3. Adaptability

4. Respect

Adhere to all company/departmental policies & procedures and ensure departmental compliance.

Education and Experience:

+ Associate’s Degree in a related field; or

+ High school graduate or equivalent and one-year experience in the human service field

Qualifications:

+ Mature interpersonal/professional skills to effectively collaborate, resolve issues, and maintain confidentiality.

+ Solid verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with all persons supported and employees within various levels of the organization.

+ Demonstrated ability to use poise, tact, and diplomacy, during difficult and/or stressful situations

+ Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, and customer requests, while meeting deadlines

+ Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs to include Email, Word, Excel, Teams,

+ Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License and have reliable transportation.

+ All required trainings must be up to date.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that are required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Individuals with disabilities, which impact their ability to perform the essential functions, will need to review reasonable accommodations with Human Resources.

+ Must be able to talk, hear, stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time; may have to twist, bend, use hand to finger, stretch with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

+ May be exposed to strong odors from time to time.

+ Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

While performing the duties of this position, exposure to changing weather conditions will occur.

Benefits:

+ 403(b) with discretionary match

+ Dental & Vision insurance

+ Employee assistance program

+ Flexible spending account

+ Health insurance with HSA and employer match

+ Health savings account

+ Life insurance

+ Generous PTO bank

+ Parental leave

+ Referral program

While performing the duties of this position, the employee travels by automobile and be exposed to changing weather conditions.

This position is located in Henrietta, NY

Pay Rate : $21.50/hr-$27.00/hr

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Empowering People's Independence(EPI)

1650 South Avenue

Rochester, N.Y. 14620

Call or Text us at (585)204-0896

[email protected]

Job Details

Job Family Direct Support

Pay Type Hourly