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AIM Services Inc · 4 hours ago

Supported Decision Making Facilitator

Saratoga Springs, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$23/hr - $28/hr

1+ years exp

AIM Services Inc is dedicated to empowering people with developmental disabilities through a person-centered, rights-based approach. The Supported Decision Making Facilitator works collaboratively to support individuals in making informed choices and provides operational and administrative support for the service delivery model.

CommunitiesNon ProfitResidential

Responsibilities

Work directly with the person supported to guide them through the process of Supported Decision Making

Collaborate and work with your assigned Mentor throughout the process for each person supported

Record all time worked and document all services provided in the eVero platform and in any/all required supporting documents

Participate in training programs for continued development of professionalism, emphasizing dignity of risk, autonomy, and person-centered practices

Participate in program evaluation, data collection, and reporting to ensure compliance with OPWDD requirements and AIM quality standards

Assist in piloting new SDM approaches, including supporter recruitment and network-building for people with limited natural supports

Engage in community outreach, stakeholder engagement, and marketing activities to expand awareness and adoption of SDM across New York State

Collaborate on continuous improvement efforts, contributing ideas for process refinement and system innovation

Support the integration of SDM into Life Plans, Self-Direction budgets, and transition planning processes

Foster a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and respect for individual choice throughout the agency and among external partners

Represent AIM Services at meetings, conferences, and events as requested

Adherence to all Agency policies

Participate as an active member of the individuals’ Circle of Support team

Flexibility of schedule to ensure individual care and program implementation

Any and all other related duties as requested by supervisor(s)

Qualification

Supported Decision MakingHuman ServicesProfessionalismCommunication SkillsFacilitation Skills

Required

Associate's degree in a Human Services Related Field with 1 year experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred; OR High School Degree with 2 years experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred

Supported Decision Making Facilitation training (provided if not already complete)

Valid NYS Driver's License acceptable to Agency Insurance standards. Maintain valid insurance and provide insurance card if using your own vehicle

Ability to exhibit/maintain a professional, kind, courteous and patient manner

Effective verbal and written communication and facilitation skills

Bending, reaching, pushing, pulling as needed in the workplace - must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

Sitting for extended periods of time

Use of computer for extended periods of time