Fiscal Intermediary/ Self-Directed Support Staff- Watertown, NY

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work - Hourly; Flexible to the needs of the program and family.

Qualifications - High School Diploma or GED with one year experience working with developmentally disabled.  Valid/acceptable NYS Driver’s license.            

Work Authorization/Security Clearance - Authorized to work in the United States and pass all background clearances.

Summary/Objective - Provide services as indicated on the Life Plan and Community habilitation plan.

Essential Functions -

•     Implement goals outlined in the Community Habilitation plan.
•     Maintain records of the individuals being served in the community Habilitation program and provide them to the Home and Community Services Supervisor within 5 days of the next month.
•     Observe person supported for any unusual physical or behavioral changes and report to supervisor.
•     Attend and satisfactorily complete all required training as assigned.
•     Demonstrate flexibility, accuracy, and confidentiality in work assignments.
•     Maintain confidentiality of all work related information.

Competencies -

•     Ethical Conduct.
•     Organizational Skills.
•     Personal Effectiveness.
•     Credibility

Supervisory Responsibility - There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

Travel - Limited travel to client’s home within surrounding counties.

Physical Demand - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Work may require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 30 pounds.

Other Duties - This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.   

Wage Range - $15.20-$23.00/ Hour, based on the family's budget