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About the Role

Community Habilitation Workers provide person-centered supports and services, emphasizing personal choice, to individuals with developmental disabilities. The role involves guiding, training, supporting, and encouraging individuals to foster enriched lives, independence, and community integration.

Responsibilities

• Provide services in home and community according to Habilitation Plan and individual Safeguards.
• Document Habilitation services contemporaneously per Agency, OPWDD, Medicaid, and other requirements.
• Provide input into Staff Action Plan development and implementation based on the person’s Life Plan.
• Monitor safety and welfare of individuals served, taking corrective actions and notifying supervisors of concerns.
• Provide the required level of supervision as stated in the Staff Action Plan and individual Safeguards.
• Assist and support individuals served to build positive relationships in their community.
• Provide support and encouragement for individuals served to advocate for their needs and rights.
• Provide training and encouragement for individuals served to ensure good personal health care.
• Communicate health care concerns to supervisor or administrator.
• Communicate professionally with persons receiving services, families, team members, and the community.
• Complete all required paperwork and documentation daily, including checklists, progress notes, injury/fall reports, seizure reports, and attendance records.
• Complete Monthly Summary Notes on time.
• Encourage community integration with an emphasis on inclusion, access, community awareness, and safety.
• Follow transportation protocol and ensure attendance checks if traveling in an agency vehicle.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in supervision for professional growth and development.
• Complete all required initial and annual training, as well as ongoing training.
• Conduct fire drills, where applicable, and document results.
• Report to work promptly and adhere to the assigned schedule.
• Work overtime, where applicable, to ensure proper adherence to staffing ratios.
• Adhere to and implement the NADSP Code of Ethics, Justice Center Code of Conduct, and NYS DSP Core Competencies.
• Adhere to all Agency and Program Policies and Procedures, including HIPAA, Confidentiality, and implementing the Corporate Compliance Plan.

Requirements

• Ability to instruct others on vocational or daily living skills.
• Actively listen and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Good interpersonal skills and commitment to assisting individuals with disabilities.
• Maintain composure under pressure.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Serve as a role model and represent the agency positively in the community.
• Ability to use a computer or mobile device to access email and required software.
• Ability to self-initiate projects and function autonomously as a leader when needed.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal, listening, communication, and motivational skills.
• Good analytical ability with problem-solving and follow-up.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and appropriate software and E-Mail system.
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the job including but not limited to the ability to stoop, lift, kneel, push, pull, reach, stand, walk, hear, listen and communicate appropriately.

Skills

• Person-centered supports
• Personal choice emphasis
• Guidance
• Training
• Support
• Encouragement
• Documentation
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving
• Computer proficiency
• Spanish speaking (preferred)

Location

• Howard Beach, Queens NY

Work Type

• Part-time

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

About the Company

• Access values connection, accountability, and real impact.
• The company's Culture Playbook guides how staff show up for each other and the people they support.
• New York Families for Autistic Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity

• New York Families for Autistic Children does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, unemployment status or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law.
• Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
• An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans.