Direct support staff vs habilitation specialist

Differences between direct support staff and habilitation specialist duties and responsibilities

Direct support staff example responsibilities.

• Ensure HIPAA compliance and provide client education.
• Perform first aid, CPR and seizure care when require.
• Assist mentally disable adults with ADL such as bathing cooking clothing, cleaning and medication administration.
• Administer medication, provide transportation, assist with ADL skills, and inspire consumers to be independent.
• Provide caring and companionship to elderly and developmentally disable consumers and provide primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment while learning proper case management and the importance of ISP's and BSP's.
Show more

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.
Show more