Self Determination Assistant - Genesee County - (1439)
Company: Arc Glow
Location: Batavia
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reads, understands the Individual
Service/Life Plan. Assists in providing data for the development of
Individual Service/Life Plan, as requested. Monitors the safety and
security of each individual’s living/working/social environment as
applicable. Completes and maintains proper documentation and record
keeping Transport people we serve as required using personal
vehicle. Participates in all required and scheduled trainings and
meetings. Encourages and promotes individual’s independence and
development of natural supports. Assists in the development and
implementation of self-management techniques. Assists participants
with monitoring personal appearance and hygiene. Will be required
to assist with daily living skills as needed; i.e. assisting with
toileting and/or changing depends, which may include lifting and
transferring the people we serve. Provide support in reading &
writing and support and training in time management, mobility, and
other community living skills. Provide support, training and
monitoring of individual’s household/environment as applicable to
include assisting with the organization of belongings, the
performance of household chores, assistance with food planning,
preparation and storage, and other daily living skills. Provides
people we serve with consumer education, which may include planning
and budgeting purchases, purchasing goods; training in comparison
shopping, assistance with money management, which could include
assisting with recording bank statements and the development of
written spending plans; and monitoring payment of rent, utilities
and other bills. Assists in the identification, development and
implementation of training opportunities and/or community based
experiences and placements. Assign daily jobs/activities to
individuals served. Monitors and trains on completion of said tasks
and ensures persons served demonstrate safe and proper use of
equipment and supplies when applicable. Has Emergency Care Worker
status – provides essential services to individuals served during
periods of emergency as deemed by local authorities. Adheres to the
Code of Conduct for Staff Members and Volunteers which is included
in the Personnel Manual. Conducts self in such a manner as to meet
agency policies and standards at all times. Performs any other
duties as deemed necessary by Self Direction Manager, Director of
Community Services, and Executive Director Punctuality and
attendance during scheduled work hours are essential functions of
this position. Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 40 pounds.
This position requires a valid NYS Drivers License with an
acceptable driving record as determined by Arc GLOW. While driving
an Agency vehicle or driving a personal vehicle on Agency business,
all NYS laws and Agency policies pertaining to driving must be
adhered to at all times. If deemed necessary, must be able to
become certified in Strategies for Crisis Intervention and
Prevention (SCIP-R) and implement when needed. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENT: High school diploma or GED required. One year
experience working with people with disabilities is preferred, but
not required. Valid NYS Drivers License with an acceptable driving
record as determined by Arc GLOW.
Keywords: Arc Glow, Buffalo , Self Determination Assistant - Genesee County - (1439), Social Services , Batavia, New York
