Respite Worker- Self Direction - Self Hire

Job Description

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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\nCompany Description

We are a dynamic and diverse group making a difference in the lives of people with autism and other developmental disabilities. We seek team members that are passionate and committed to service. We offer ongoing training to our employees in order to provide opportunities for growth. Please take a look at our career opportunities, whether you are looking for the next step in your career, or are just starting out.

Company Description

We are a dynamic and diverse group making a difference in the lives of people with autism and other developmental disabilities. We seek team members that are passionate and committed to service. We offer ongoing training to our employees in order to provide opportunities for growth. Please take a look at our career opportunities, whether you are looking for the next step in your career, or are just starting out.