We accept applications for open positions. We are an equal opportunity employer. Empowering People's Independence (EPI), provides support for people with developmental disabilities, epilepsy, and brain injury through progressive, tailored care to improve their health, wellbeing, independence, and social inclusion. Job description Empowering People’s Independence (EPI) currently has evening position available to work in local Residential Homes (off shifts & weekends) We are looking for caring individuals to provide support for people with developmental disabilities to improve their health, wellbeing, independence, and social inclusion. Job Purpose: Assist individuals with brain injury, intellectual disabilities, and other neurological disabilities in achieving a challenging, stimulating, dignified life by serving as an advocate and liaison for and on behalf of individuals’ rights and benefits. Essential Functions: • Maintain the health and well-being of the individuals EPI serves • Provide supervision, training, and assistance in accomplishing activities of daily living, which includes, but is not limited to, self-care skills, social skills, recreation skills, community skills, and domestic skills to ensure individuals’ goal plans are followed; transport individuals as directed • Maintain accurate, up-dated charting and documentation per regulations • Report all policy violations to appropriate personnel • Assist management with individuals’ personal goal plans • Attend staff meetings as directed to evaluate and promote effectiveness of both the individual program and the general program • Promote workplace safety Education and Experience: • High school graduate or equivalent; one-year experience in the human service field preferred. • Must be willing to complete specific company required trainings as mandated by our governing agency, Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) at time of hire and annually thereafter. Desired Skills: Mature interpersonal/professional skills to effectively collaborate, resolve issues, and maintain confidentiality. • Good verbal and written communication skills • Demonstrated ability to use poise, tact, and diplomacy, during difficult and/or stressful situations • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, and customer requests, while meeting deadlines Qualifications: • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs to include Email, Word, Excel, and Teams. • Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License-a vehicle is required for business travel. Professional Deportment: Consistently demonstrate EPI’s Values: 1. Integrity 2. Courage 3. Adaptability 4. Respect Pay Rate $18.50-$22.50/hr #IND Empowering People's Independence(EPI) 1650 South Avenue Rochester, N.Y. 14620 Call or Text us at (585)204-0896 recruiter@epiny.org Job Details Job Family Administrative Pay Type Hourly