Direct support specialist vs habilitation specialist

Differences between direct support specialist and habilitation specialist duties and responsibilities

Direct support specialist example responsibilities.

• Oversee and assist group home residents with ADL skills and day-to-day group activities.
• Provide assistance with (ADL) activities of daily living management and supervision.
• Assist each person (s) with daily ISP program plans; enhancing cognitive skills and developing positive behavior.
• Document daily individuals support logs, ISP checklist, safety supports, and any other specialize documentation prior to leaving the shifts
• Promote continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.
• Document progress and communicate to MHMR case manager.

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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