Habilitation specialist job description

• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Computer literacy at a level that will accommodate training in and utilization of Electronic Medical Record software
• Ability to implement a prompting hierarchy and write observant and detailed notes for each session performed by employee.
• Flexible schedule to meet participants needs.
• Willing to travel to participants’ homes or meet them in the community.
• Successful completion of required in-service training.
• Must participate and meet established requirements in a date base check through the Division of Criminal Justice Services as defined by the State of New York, Office of People with Developmental Disabilities, and Chapter 575 of the Laws of 2004.
• Must participate in successful database checks through the State Central Registry of Child

Abuse and Maltreatment, HHS Office of Inspector General, Excluded Parties List System, New York Office of Medicaid Inspector General and Specially Designated Nationals.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma required.
• Some college and experience working with people with disabilities preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports and documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries, concerns or complaints from employees and customers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Basic understanding of statistics.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to resolve conflicts and mediate stressful situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Able to move, bend and lift at an active level. Willing to accommodate individuals utilizing wheelchairs in all forms of public transportation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a normal office setting with little or no discomfort due to noise or temperature. Some walking, bending and standing required in order to photocopy, access files and so forth; work may be performed under pressure and may be, at times, mentally fatiguing; ability to sit for long periods of time necessary. Staff will be working in the homes of their participants. Each situation will differ. All efforts will be made to match staff with an environment that best suits them and is mutually beneficial to the participant.

Salary: $16.13-17.17

Position Overview

Do you love helping people grow and succeed? Do you have a knack for leading by example? Do you want to part of super positive and fun team? If you answered yes, you may be a perfect fit for our FLCC College Experience team! You would provide excellent and creative direction to the FLCC team while fostering and enhancing person's supported independence and community integration opportunities.

Location: Canandaigua, NY Hours: Full time. M- F 8am-4pm with flexibility to meet program needs

Our Culture

Investing in our staff while thriving in a flexible and fun work environment!

The Arc Ontario Story:

Founded in 1954, The Arc Ontario, believes that All individuals with disabilities or other challenges are one with their community.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Habilitation Assistants, Community Habilitation Coordinator and Community Opportunities Manager to ensure that services and activities are implemented, documented and provided in accordance with program plans.
• Meets regularly with Manager to assess the effectiveness of assignments to ensure that participant needs are being addressed and appropriate services are being provided.
• Provides appropriate instruction and direction to all Habilitation Assistants assigned to designated sites, to ensure correct implementation of individual program plans and smooth operation of room.

As a Full time team member at The Arc Ontario, you will receive...

• Health and retirement benefits
• Paid time off (vacation and sick days)
• Growth potential/Opportunity for advancement within the agency
• Educational Assistance
• And more

Requirements

• High School Diploma and over two (2) year relevant experience or an equivalent amount of education and/or experience.
• Valid Driver's License.

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Why Join ADAPT?
It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.
SUMMARY
Under general direction, is responsible for designing and implementing an organized, individualized program for acquisition of functional skills that will lead to increased independent community participation for the individuals served. This is done in accordance with regulations and requirements of the agency and applicable governmental and other regulatory agencies. This is a management position that is responsible for providing supervision to the Habilitation Assistants.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Habilitation Specialist will include, but are not limited to the following:
Serves as a liaison between Agency, residences and families. Serves as advocate and provider for all issues pertaining to individuals receiving services.

• Develops programs and Day Habilitation plans for persons served.
• Implements active treatment plans for program participants, both inside and outside of building.
• Supervises non-professional staff in implementation of Day Habilitation plans.
• Participates in individual program planning process.
• Orients, trains, evaluates, delegates, supervises work of and recommends hiring and disciplining of subordinate staff.
• Recognizes and observes important relationships with Service Coordinators for participants’ program development and referral for other kinds of assistance as needed.
• Maintains attendance and other required records/paperwork.
• Utilizes community resources, as appropriate for implementation of Day Habilitation plans and community integration.
• Carries out basic administrative tasks related to caseload and other selected assignments as directed by Program Director or Program Coordinator.
• Plans group, individual activities and assigns staff to implement.
• Trains and instructs support staff in daily routine, program plan and general procedures and practices of group.
• Attends regularly scheduled supervisory staff meetings. ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels

ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels