PURPOSE: 

To provide experiences, supports and training to waiver participants in environments/situations which will result in the greatest positive outcome enabling each individual to develop his/her physical, intellectual, social and emotional capacities to the fullest extent 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• To provide training services to the individuals as requested by the individual in conjunction with his/her service plan.
• To provide training, supervision, and assistance to individuals to increase independent skills (self-care, medication      management, task completion, communication skills, interpersonal skills, socialization, sensory/motor skills, mobility, community transportation  skills, reduction/elimination of maladaptive behaviors, problem-solving skills, money management, and ability to maintain a household).
• To implement the ILST plan as outlined by the service plan. 
• To communicate with the service coordinator on at least a monthly basis to the effectiveness of the existing training plan.
• To maintain resident ILST  documentation in an accurate and timely method.
• To provide training to the HCSS staff or family members (caregivers) in ILST/HCSS plan strategies and techniques.
• To ensure that choice is always given to residents when involved in activities at home or in the community.
• Document/update all other individual file information as required by service plan.
• To adhere to agency policies and procedures.
• Review/comply with individual protective oversight plan.

Other duties:

• To assist with scheduling and transportation to medical/dental/special appointments, outings as needed.
• Attend monthly supervisions or as scheduled by Assisted Director/designee
• Attend quarterly department  meetings.
• Any and all other duties as requested by supervisor.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant Director of DOH Services or designee

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree 
• Five (5) years’ experience/or a B.A. degree and three (3) years’ experience, providing functionally based assessments, detailed plans and independent living and self-help skills training to individuals with disabilities.
• Emergency procedures/basic life safety training
• NHTD and TBI training 
• Valid NYS Driver's License acceptable to Agency Insurance standards(and valid insurance card if using own vehicle)
• Ability to work independently, organizational skills, reliability in decision making

Physical/Cognitive Requirements

• Lifting/transferring individuals/items of various weights – up to 50 lbs
• Bending/reaching/pushing/pulling
• Demonstrated interest and  ability to facilitate the personal outcomes of individuals receiving services.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Reading/math skills to perform job duties
• Knowledge and application of regulations pertinent to DOH services.
• Flexibility of schedule to ensure individual care and program implementation.