SelfDirection Specialist Auburn Area

About the role

As a Self-direction Specialist for Unity House, you will help people by assisting them to learn and develop daily living skills and habits; you will help them take care of their own personal needs; you will advocate for, encourage, guide and teach people to express personal choice. Self-direction Specialists ensure community integration, health and safety and a comfortable home environment. The supports and services you will provide depend on the specific abilities of the person being served, and the nature of the setting where the activities are taking place.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living skills and habits
• Help individuals take care of their own personal needs
• Advocate for, encourage, guide and teach individuals to express personal choice
• Ensure community integration, health and safety and a comfortable home environment
• Work in accordance with service plans and individual interests of the people supported
• Support community inclusion and daily living skills activities
• Work toward the individual gaining independence

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Minimum of a GED
• Valid/acceptable driver’s license

Schedule

All shifts available; schedule may vary depending on individuals’ interests.

Pay

Hourly rate: $17 – $28

Benefits

• 401k contributions matched up to 3.5%
• Free comprehensive wellness and employee assistance programs
• Early payday and direct deposit available
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free training and promotion opportunities

Mission

To empower and enrich the lives of people in recovery, coping with a mental illness, and/or diagnosed with a developmental disability by offering services and supports in an inclusive, people-centered environment.

Vision

All individuals are respected and lead lives of personal fulfillment and acceptance within our community.

Values

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Respect

Self-direction is a unique program provided by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) where individuals can hire their own staff to work with them in the community. For more information about Self Direction, please visit www.OPWDD.ny.gov and click on Self Direction.