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About the Role
The community habilitation specialist will work directly with individuals in program activities, both in their homes and in the community. Assist individuals in skills development by implementing individual specific and general programs. The Community Habilitation Specialist will have the ability to interact with individuals and staff professionally and ethically, understand and implement service plans, and Staff Action Plans as written, and to complete all required documentation clearly, legibly in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the life of the individual in their home to foster a person-centered atmosphere conducive to the growth of the individual and towards their maximum independence in all areas of daily living.
- Commit to person-centered supports and honor the personality, preferences, culture, and strengths of the individuals.
- Promote and protect the health, safety and emotional well-being of the individuals.
- Assist in planning and implementation of the program.
- Maintain daily Community-Habilitation bi-weekly progress reports, datasheets, timesheets and other required documentation.
- Document each training session in the appropriate databases and report the progress and barriers with each client.
- Attend and participate in staff mandatory and In-service training and meetings as required.
- Know and protect individual’s rights.
- Maintain contact with Program Supervisors and individuals and family about changes in schedules, lateness, absences and other issues that will affect working with the individual.
- Communicate relevant information to Program Supervisors verbally and in writing, i.e., daily notes, incident reports, etc.
- Complete documentation electronically as required.
- Follow up with electronic visit verification (EVV) on assigned dates.
- Follow all specified policies and procedures, for managing behaviors, emergencies and reporting incidents.
- Accompany and advocate for the individual when in the community.
- Travel to borough assigned.
- Act as a role model for consumers by appropriate behavior and offering assistance as indicated in Individual Service Plans.
- Meet with the assigned individual for a few times per week depending on the individual’s coordinated hours.
- Provide personal care consistent with participant’s skill level and as outlined in the habilitation plan (including; bathing, toileting, dressing, laundry, travel safety, etc.).
- Support the mission and vision of the organization.
- Performs other related duties as requested by supervisor or the organization as a whole.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Some prior experience on a personal level with developmentally disabled people.
- Must have a personal computer device, such as smartphone, or tablet, and be able to perform required documentation on the personal device using company’s software.
- Unrestricted NYS Driver's License (Preferred) and proof of car insurance needed if client’s goals require the use of a vehicle.
- CPR Certification (Preferred).
Skills
- Skills development
- Person-centered supports
- Health, safety and emotional well-being promotion
- Program planning and implementation
- Documentation
- Electronic documentation
- Electronic visit verification (EVV)
- Behavior management
- Emergency management
- Incident reporting
- Advocacy
- Role modeling
- Personal care
- Communication
Location
- Garden City, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
Salary/Compensations
- $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly