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About the Role
As a Community Habilitation Specialist, you will work directly with individuals with developmental/learning disabilities, providing services to help them live independently and thrive in their communities.
Responsibilities
- Community integration
- Community travel and transportation
- Money management and budgeting
- Appropriate socialization/interactions
- Healthy lifestyle skills/exercise
- Medical appointments and understanding doctor’s orders
- Additional skills needed to enable the individual to access the community and remain as independent as possible
- Other instruction, services and supports as indicated by your supervisor.
Requirements
- Valid New York State Driver’s License in good standing and use of personal vehicle for transporting individuals receiving services.
- Successful completion of First Aid, CPR, and Defensive Driving upon hire is required.
Skills
- Good time management skills
- Ability and desire to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to work 1-1 with an individual receiving services
- Moderate level of written and oral communication skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of behavioral techniques and developmental disabilities to assist in the care of individuals receiving services
- Knowledge of computer and ability to utilize various software programs
Location
- Erie County
Work Type
- Part Time
- Flexible days and hours - afternoons and early evenings
Experience Level
- One year pertinent experience in health and human service related field and experience with individuals with disabilities
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $17.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicle.
About the Company
- Key words: Direct Support Professional, DSP, Human Services, Social Work