Disability specialist vs habilitation specialist

Differences between disability specialist and habilitation specialist duties and responsibilities

Disability specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage programs dealing with TSG, COPA and enrollment.3.
• Manage and maintain eight classrooms with twenty-one staff members and 102 EHS and HS children.2.
• Track and manage HR/Payroll leave records; liaise with payroll to ensure accurate leave usage and balance.
• Refer staff to disability case managers, vocational rehabilitation services or community resources.
• Provide clients assistance with daily (ADL's).
• Attend various funding meetings, rallies and trainings pertaining to EHS and HS.4.
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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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