The posting
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. We are committed to empowering people with disabilities to reach their individual goals and aspirations, and to live their lives to the fullest while maintaining a safe working environment.
Location: Rush, NY Pay Range: $20.50/hr-$26.00/hr commensurate with experience
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
Job Purpose: The primary function of this role is to assist individuals with brain injury, intellectual disabilities, and other neurological disabilities in achieving a challenging, stimulating, dignified life by serving as an advocate and liaison for and on behalf of individuals’ rights and benefits. Essential Functions:
Maintain the health and well-being of the individuals Empowering People’s Independence (EPI) serves, to include administration of medications as directed per care plan. Implement and adhere to behavioral support and treatment plans, and personal goals as directed in care plan. Maintain a clean and safe living environment for persons supported through cleaning and physical upkeep of residence. Help persons supported maintain their household by assisting with laundry, budgeting, and shopping. Assist with daily living activities, including preparing meals, assisting with personal hygiene, participate in outings, and toileting as needed, self-care, social, recreation, community, domestic skill to help reach goals as outlined in their care plan. Work shift schedule as assigned to ensure the proper staffing levels. Provide positive role modeling with individuals and co-workers. Transport individuals when needed to medical appointments and recreational activities in accordance with EPI organizational and departmental policy. Maintain accurate, up-dated charting and documentation per EPI policy and governmental regulations. Report all policy violations to appropriate personnel. Attend staff meetings as directed to evaluate and promote effectiveness of both the individual program and the general program. Promote workplace safety at the residential homes and while transporting individuals. Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or designee within scope of practice.
Non-Essential Functions:
Participate on various committees as able. Volunteer on various EPI Marketing or community events and/or Epilepsy Camps that are not in conflict with EPI.
Compliance:
Must maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion concerning all business-related matters, including but not limited to board/vendors/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.
Professional Deportment: Consistently demonstrate EPI’s Values:
Integrity
I will do what I say I will do. I honor my commitments, follow up, and adjust expectations if circumstances change. I do the right thing when no one is watching.
Courage
I own my responsibilities and take initiative without being told to do something. I do not shy away from difficult conversations. I will give and receive honest feedback. I constructively share my ideas and lean into disagreements for the betterment of the organization.
Adaptability
I am open to different ideas and ways of accomplishing our mission. I am approachable and work to develop self-awareness around how I am being perceived by others. I own my mistakes and learn from them.
Respect
I treat others the way they want to be treated. I am courteous, responsive, and presume best intentions. I recognize and acknowledge positive actions and contributions. I give credit where it is due. I listen to understand and reframe my message to ensure I am understood.
Education and Experience:
High school graduate or equivalent; one-year experience in the human service field preferred.
Computer Skills:
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs to include Email and Microsoft Teams. Ability to navigate electronic documentation program (i.e. Medisked, Evero). Ability to use online systems to input work hours using electronic timekeeping system and complete online training.
Qualifications:
Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License-a vehicle is required for business travel Solid verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with all persons supported and a diverse employee population of various levels within the organization. Demonstrated ability to use poise, tact, maturity and diplomacy, during difficult and/or stressful situations to effectively collaborate and resolve issues. Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, and customer requests, while meeting deadlines.
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, crawl, 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. #INDHP
