Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in a health service field and at least two years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
Must possess a valid NYS driver's license
An acceptable driving record
Successful completion of behavior intervention techniques, CPR/First Aid, and all other required training.
Physically able to bend/stoop, squat, push/pull, reach above/below shoulder level frequently.
Must be able to independently lift and/or transfer, push or pull up to 50 lbs.
No lifting restrictions.
Regularly required to sit for long periods of time, walk and stand.
Ability to physically intervene using Agency-endorsed behavior interventions.
Must have adequate vision, speaking and hearing ability, with or without correction, to be constantly aware of, detect, and able to respond to each individual's needs when not in immediate vicinity.
Talk or hear both in person and by telephone.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Ability to ambulate; reach with hands and arms.
Ability to operate a computer and software programs.
Must be knowledgeable about Internet software, Microsoft Office components including Word, Office, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write reports/correspondence
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar or line graphs.
Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment at all times.
