Vacancy Announcement 9/16/14 Self Determination Asst/Life Coach

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION:SELF DETERMINATION ASSISTANT/LIFE COACH
PART TIME CATEGORY II – UP TO 17 HOURS PER WEEK
REPORTS TO:PERSON WE SERVE AND GUARDIAN
LOCATION:ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE
DUTIES: Provide support and assistance for participation in inclusive community activities and in independent living skills.  Hours to vary based on needs of person served.  Must have valid NYS driver’s license and meet agency guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE OF INFORMATION AND TECHNIQUES REQUIRED TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION, SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE IN COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND VOLUNTEER PLACEMENTS AND IN INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS.  ABILITY TO BE AWARE AND UNDERSTAND REACTIONS OF OTHER PEOPLE. ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY, GOOD COMMUNICATION, WRITTEN & ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS ARE REQUIRED. MUST HAVE A VALID NYS DRIVERS LICENSE AND MUST MEET THE AGENCY MOTOR VEHICLE GUIDELINES.  MUST ALSO BE ABLE TO MEET CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS AND ALL REQUIRED TRAINING.
STARTING RATE: $12.00 PER HOUR
Interested Candidates should submit a resume by 9/23/14 to:
Carol S. Fox
Human Resources Office
The Arc of Orleans County
P.O. Box 439
Albion, NY  14411
e-mail:  cfox@arcoforleans.org     Fax:  (585) 589-5669
The Arc of Orleans County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted:  9/16/14