18.36-21.42 per hour commensurate based on experience | Rochester, NY, USA | Hourly | Part Time SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the DHHS Program Coordinator, provides services to parents and individuals in DHHS Preventive Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides services to parents and individuals as outlined in the Individualized Family Service Plan. Services include provision of in-home training in the areas of nutrition, positive parenting techniques, financial management, anger management, stress management, housekeeping, hygiene, advocacy and community life skills.

• Initiates and maintains counseling and advocacy, where indicated, with assigned parents and individuals.

• Assures safety and welfare of families in program (protection and oversight) through completion of risk assessment, managed activities and ongoing home visits.

• Maintains contact with other service providers involved with all assigned families.

• Conducts weekly in home visits with individuals and family members and assures follow up as needed.

• Accurately complete all required documentation by the deadlines as required in CONNECTIONS.

• Attends program staff meetings, agency meetings and in-services as requested.

• Adheres to all agency and programs policies and procedures.

• Advises supervisor of any obstacles to achieving responsibilities.

• Performs all other necessary duties as assigned relevant to the Community Services department.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in field of education, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or related human service field from an accredited program and 2 years of experience serving individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered. Must have a valid New York State Driver's License, a reliable vehicle; meet Lifetime Assistance Vehicle Operator Requirements and agency standards to transport service recipients.

COMMUNUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as service plans, safety rules and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with groups of individuals, their family members other service providers or employees of the agency.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or scheduled form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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 frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance.

As an employee of Lifetime Assistance, Inc. I agree to adhere to the Agency's Mission Statement, all Agency and Program policies and procedures, attend and successfully complete all required training, perform other duties relevant as requested by supervisor or designee including but not limited to participating in ongoing program services, developmental activities, staff education and training, serves on program/agency committees as requested and advise my supervisor of any obstacles to achieving these responsibilities. It is understood that due to the wide range of abilities of the people being served, specific duties may vary depending on assignment. I understand that failure to meet any of the requirements outlined in this job description may result in termination of employment. I have read this Job Description, am aware and understand its contents, and have received a copy.