Institute For Community Living Bronx , NY 10451
Posted 2 months ago
NOTE: All applicants must comply with ICL's vaccination policy. Individuals selected for employment cannot begin working until they provide verification that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (with an FDA-authorized vaccine).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Develops a calendar for the month of volunteer and social activities
Provides transportation or accompanies the consumer to and from community activities
Follows the goals and/or activities specified in the individual's "Individualized Service Plan" and Community Habilitation Plan.
Document/record events on the daily data sheet
Assists consumer in the development and support of social activities and relationships
Records observations and actions
Participates in staff development activities and programs
Works one-on-one in the consumers home and community to address a variety of life skills to include social, recreational and other activities of daily living
In cooperation with the individual and family, helps to identify skills and competencies to be developed and devises plans to achieve those skills and competencies.
Assists consumers to identify social, recreation and other community resources the individual may wish to access and devise plans to achieve that access.
Measures the likelihood of social isolation and develops plans to build social and communal relationships, which prevent or minimize that isolation.
Negotiates schedules and daily activities.
Regularly maintains and submits service notes with documentation of the hours worked and the service provided.
Follows any agreed upon action plan for activities with the individual, including a behavior plan.
Employs knowledge of emergency procedures as outlined by ICL
Enhances and promotes social interaction and community participation.
Presents as a positive role model.
Submits to and reviews reports and problems with the Residence Manager.
Other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Resourceful within the community/able to network
Basic computer skills i.e. Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Education Requirements:
HS diploma or GED required
Associates' degree preferred
CERTIFICATIONS
Institute For Community Living