• OPWDD Self-Hire Staff

    AIM Independent Living Center (Corning, NY)


    Thank you for your interest in AIM. Please note that completing an application does not constitute a job offer and you should not begin working with a consumer. You are required to complete an orientation with a member of the AIM staff. You will be contacted by AIM when you are selected for hire.

     

    Job Title: OPWDD Self-Hire Staff

     

    Status: Per Diem, Hourly

    Reports To: Program Participant

    Purpose: Any individual hired by a self-directed program participant is hired to complete a variety of habilitation and/or respite tasks as outlined in their habilitation plan. These tasks are determined by the participant, outlined in the plan, and are developed to be a support and/or meet a need that will allow the program participant to become more independent and achieve their valued outcomes as defined.

    Essential Functions:

    The goal of the Self-Hired staff is to fulfill the role as outlined in the Individualized Habilitation plan. Those roles can include but are not limited to any of the following:

     

    + Skills development

    + Housekeeping

    + Community activities

    + Community integration

    + Job coaching

    Self-Hires are expected to:

    + Complete tasks in a responsible, prompt and courteous manner.

    + Maintain confidentiality and not discuss issues with anyone else.

    + Report to work on time. Provide adequate notice if they are unable to work a scheduled shift.

    + Respect the program participant’s home, possessions, and lifestyle choices.

    + Maintain their case notes with the use of MediSked.

    + Request time off from the program participant 2 weeks before the requested dates.

    + In the case of an illness or emergency, call your program participant as soon as possible, but no later than one hour before work.

    Experience and Qualifications:

    + Must be at least 18 years of age.

    + Must have a Social Security number.

    + Be able to perform the tasks that need to be completed.

    + Be willing and able to complete an application and other forms. These forms include health screening, fingerprint screening, and a criminal background check.

    + Complete all required training through OPWDD and AIM Independent Living Center.

    Physical and Environmental Requirements:

    + Must be able to lift 50lbs.

    Benefits can include:

    Medical, dental, vision insurance

     

    403(b) with matching

     

    Generous paid time off

     

    Flexible Schedule