About this opportunity
Empowering People's Independence(EPI) lists this Self-Hired Staff - Respite opportunity in city of syracuse, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Posted Friday, August 7, 2026 at 4:00 AM
We accept applications for open positions. We are an equal opportunity employer.
ID #14718
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
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 for a 23 year old male. Chayne loves to listen to music and watch videos of his favorite sports teams and bands. He loves to be outside to participate in activities such as fishing, swimming, and going to the zoo. Opportunity to possibly work with sibling as well, age 10.
Schedule
Monday-Friday (occasional weekends - based on activities)
Pay Rate
$18/hr-$20/hr
Education and Experience
High school graduate or equivalent; one-year experience in the human service field preferred.
Qualifications
Maintain a valid New York State driver’s license; a vehicle is required to perform the job
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Must be trained in all required trainings within 90 days of being hired and maintain current certifications with all required trainings
Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communications skills
Must be 18 years or older
Applicants cannot have the same address as person supported
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to lift, transfer, and move at least 50 lbs.
Must be able to talk, hear, stand for extended periods of time, walk, sit, twist, bend, use hand to finger, stretch with hands and arms
Specific vision abilities required by this job include
Close vision
Ability to adjust focus
While performing the duties of this position, the employee travels by automobile and will be exposed to changing weather conditions.
OSHA Category 1
This position requires tasks that involve exposure to blood or body fluids that requires specific training for the employees’ safety.
All Empowering People's Independence employees are offered the opportunity to receive Hepatitis B vaccination series.
Empowering People's Independence(EPI)
1650 South Avenue
Rochester, N.Y.14620
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Who can apply
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