Communications instructor vs habilitation specialist

Differences between communications instructor and habilitation specialist duties and responsibilities

Communications instructor example responsibilities.

• Guide individuals in accomplishing their ISP objectives by demonstrating effective instruction techniques and positive reinforcement.
• Focus: the integration of philosophy, history, art and literature for gift students.
• Prepare syllabus, exams, lectures and class participation projects as a last minute replacement for an ill instructor.
• Create flexible syllabus with modules instead of due dates, allowing non-traditional students to complete modules at their own pace.
• Work one-on-one with a developmentally challenge student with autism.
• Support and implement behavioral therapy with individuals with autism, primarily focusing on social skills in school and the community environment.
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Habilitation specialist example responsibilities.

• Provide client with care, assist with performing ADL's, hygiene, medication, meal preparation, cleaning, transport.
• Assist patients with medication management, monitor blood sugars and accompany client to medical appointments.
• Provide direct supervision, observation, security and rehabilitation of delinquent adolescent females from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Complete training in first aid and CPR.
• Assist the ISP team in creating new outcomes for consumer training/ISP.
• Construct and maintain budget following NYS guidelines including purchase orders, funds distribution, and financial records.
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