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EPI Respite Direct Support Professional in Rochester, New York
We accept applications for open positions. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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.
Empowering People’s Independence (EPI) currently has Respite positions open.
We are looking for caring individuals to provide support for people with developmental disabilities to improve their health, wellbeing, independence, and social inclusion.
Job Purpose:
Provide services on a one-to-one basis as outlined in a person supported plan and/or safeguards while providing relief to caregivers. .
Essential Functions:
· Maintain the health and well being of Person Supported.
· Review LPR or POC for person supported.
· Ensure all skills training is provided in the manner and individualized environment that is identified in the regulations.
· Assist caregiver by providing relief while supporting their loved ones
· Complete all required documentation per Regulations, Medicaid Compliance and provider requirements
· Promote workplace safety
Education/Qualifications:
· High School diploma or GED and 1 year of similar experience.
· Must have a valid NYS Driver's License and access to a vehicle as the employee travels by personal automobile and will be exposed to changing weather conditions
Required Training:
· Completes required training prior to beginning work with person supported.
· Completes review of unique characteristics and safeguards plan/guidelines (if applicable)
· Completes all additionally required OPWDD and/or DOH training.
Maintain compliance by adhering to all company/departmental policies & procedures; consistently demonstrate EPI’s Values:
Integrity
Courage
Adaptability
Respect
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay Range: $17.25-$20.50/hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Weekend availability
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
NYS Driver License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Empowering People's Independence(EPI)
1650 South Avenue
Rochester, N.Y. 14620
Call or Text us at (585)204-0896
recruiter@epiny.org
Job Details
Job Family Administrative
Pay Type Hourly