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    Self-Direction Specialist - Syracuse, United States - Unity House of Cayuga County

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    A career with a cause

    At Unity House, we're dedicated to supporting people with disabilities. That's why we're dedicated to our employees. At Unity House, you'll empower people to learn, grow and thrive. In turn, Unity House will empower you with:

    Full & Part time positions available. Pay varies based on family budgets
    Full-time benefits - health insurance and more for working 30+ hours per week
    Flexible hours - a work schedule that fits your life
    Time Off - paid holidays, vacation days, sick days, personal days and more
    Peace of mind - 401k contributions matched up to 3.5%
    Wellness - free comprehensive wellness and employee assistance programs
    Pay options - early payday and direct deposit available
    Room to grow - tuition reimbursement, free training and promotion opportunities

    Our mission

    To empower and enrich the lives of people in recovery, coping with a mental illness, and/or diagnosed with a developmental disability. This is accomplished by offering services and supports in an inclusive, people-centered environment.

    Our vision

    All individuals are respected and lead lives of personal fulfillment and acceptance within our community

    Our values

    Honesty, Integrity and Respect

    Qualifications

    As a Self-direction Specialist for Unity House, you will help people by assisting them to learn and develop daily living skills and habits; you will help them take care of their own personal needs; you will advocate for, encourage, guide and teach people to express personal choice. Self-direction Specialists ensure community integration, health and safety and a comfortable home environment. The supports and services you will provide depend on the specific abilities of the person being served, and the nature of the setting where the activities are taking place.

    Must be 18yrs or older, have a minimum of a GED, and valid/acceptable driver's license.

    Office for People with developmental disabilities (OPWDD) provides a unique program called Self Direction where individuals can hire their own staff to work with them in the community. For more information about Self Direction, please go to website and click on Self Direction.

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