Life Skills DSP

2 weeks ago

Red Hook, United States In Flight, Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

At In Flight, Inc. we empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach for hopes and dreams, and support a meaningful quality of life.

Welcome In Flight Inc., is a nonprofit that provides support services within a home environment and the community for adults with IDD. Please take a look at our website to get to know us. www.inflightinc.org

We are looking for two Life Skills counselor to work in our ISAIL Program located in Red Hook. ISAIL is In Flight Success Academy for Independent Living. This is a unique program that provides opportunities for skill building for Independent Living, Community Integration and Social Skills for young men and women with Intellectual and Development Disabilities.

The role of the Life Skills Counselor is assisting with basic life skills development, community awareness, and employment training. Your job will be to promote self-advocacy and help gain independence by instructing on how to complete daily living activities. You must have patience, a personable demeanor, excellent communication skills.

Job Duties:

  • Responsible for working with people to achieve valued outcomes in their individualized service plans
  • Responsible for assisting and supervising in the environment of their choice.
  • Assisting individuals in reaching their potential through community integration.
  • Assist with program planning and training toward the goals of independence and choice.
  • Work assisting people served in becoming self-sufficient, self-advocating, self-driven, self-actualized individuals.
  • Responsible for overall protective oversight of the person based upon their needs.
  • Assisting with teaching Personal Hygiene/Self Care.
  • Assist with skill building services for the continued development and teaching of daily living skills.
  • Community inclusion: learning to use libraries, recreation centers, go shopping including Basic Money Management: how to make intelligent purchases, count change.
  • Self -advocacy/Inform choice: helping persons to make choices and advocate for themselves
  • Travel Training use trains & buses, make transfers, etc.
  • Appropriate Social Skills/Behavior/Relationship building.
  • Safety in the community/home: crossing streets, seeking help.
  • Submit all paperwork in a timely manner - documentation of services provided to each person supported
  • Will act as a professional role model and will maintain a professional manner and presentation at all times. Since work is done off site, the staff will acknowledge they are representing the ISAIL program to the community.
  • Meet monthly with supervisor for supervision.

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma/GED is required; an associate degree is preferred.
  • Working with IDD population (preferred)
  • Experience with employment training and vocational settings (preferred)
  • Written and Communication skills required
  • Must attend all mandatory trainings as needed

Requirements:

Must have a clean NYS license acceptable to the insurance company

In Flight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits are offered to positions of 30 hours or more.

  • 3 weeks PTO in the first year along with 56 hours of sick time
  • 403(b) Retirement company match 2% after one year
  • Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance for single or family plans
  • Life Insurance

Follow us on INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK, AND TWITTER. Check out our website for more information www.inflightinc.org



Compensation details: 16.75-18.75 Hourly Wage



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