Organization Profile: Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention. Vision Statement: To be a regional leader in advancing opportunities for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities through innovative instruction and support grounded in applied behavior analysis and person-centered practices. Mission Statement: Advancing opportunities for people with autism and other developmental disabilities through person-centered, evidence-based practices that strengthen skills, promote autonomy, and support meaningful participation in their communities. Self Direction - Self Hire (Respite Worker) Job description: Qualifications o Must have clean NYS drivers license (Required). o Must have own vehicle to transport individuals into the community o Developmental disabilities with children or adults: 1 year (Preferred). o Salary range based on Individual’s Self-Direction budget. o Work experience in the field of Developmental Disabilities/OPWDD with children or adults preferred. o Must have an electronic device, such as smartphone to clock in/out. o Comm Hab: required to have a desk top/lap top to perform required documentation such as entering daily goals on time sheets, monthly summary notes etc. o Comm Hab/Respite Staff: 5 – 29 hours per week. o Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour (salary based on Self-Direction budget). o Please specify which county you’re applying for. o Spanish, English, etc. (Preferred). Job Type: Part-time Experience: • Developmental disabilities with children or adults: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: • NYS Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person Staff workplace is the home/location of the individuals and out in the community. Families are the employer who set days and times, school or equivalent (Preferred) Please review OPWDD website about Self Direction #ZR