DROP IN AIDE/DRIVER - YONKERS, NY.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Plans, in conjunction with coordinator, social and recreational activities for participants.
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Maintains physical setting, including cleaning counters, floors, straightening area, keeping it hazard free, etc.
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Assists with planning and purchasing of food for meals. Prepares, cooks, serves meals. Clean up kitchen area after meal time.
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Engages in social activities with participants, helps announce special events such as BINGO and movies.
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Models appropriate behavior, ethical practice and demonstrates compassion for participants on ongoing basis. Responds to needs of participants by being an attentive listener, portraying empathy to individual.
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Monitors and organizes activities which are appropriate to the participants, setting, etc. Participates in community based events and activities as needed.
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Operate van or bus 14 passenger as specified by route sheets and agency procedures. Follow motor vehicle regulations to ensure safety of consumers.
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Assist consumers on and off agency vehicles, as determined by individual needs of consumer and as prescribed by agency policy.
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Ensure vehicles are clean and safe. Fuel vehicles. Remove trash. Clean spills, etc. Immediately report any malfunctions or possible safety hazards to the Transportation Coordinator.
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Perform safety checks of vehicles as prescribed by agency policy. Document results in maintenance logs.
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Perform other duties as required.
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Maintains safe, orderly work area and work practices
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Performs other duties as required
#INDEMPLOY
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GED/High school diploma or equivalent
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A valid NY State Driver’s License and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
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Ability to drive a 14 passenger van.
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Willingness to prepare light meals for members and facilitating recreational and social activities at each Drop-In Center site, respectively.
- Ability research and plan appropriate activities for adults with mental health diagnosis.
Ability to work in Yonkers from 12pm to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday.
