Community Habilitation Specialists support and assist the participants in achieving their daily living goals, skills and other activities such as, activity development and training in social interaction and helping then live as independently as possible.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Habilitation Plan (Community Habilitation Plan)
- Other related tasks that may be assigned
- Assist consumer with needs identified in Individualized Service Plan such as, self-care, toileting, showering, tooth brushing, grooming, dressing and ensure proper hygiene
- Assist consumer with proper eating and drinking skills and table manners as identified in Individualized Service Plan
- Assist consumer in attaining skills needed for daily living and socialization according to their abilities
- Safely accompany consumer to community resources (stores, places of worship, recreation, and health facilities, etc.) to promote the use of available ordinary community resources
- Must be able to perform SCIP-R physical intervention techniques (i.e., core techniques; specialized and restrictive)
- Report any emergency (regardless of nature) directly to supervisor
- Participate in meetings relevant to Individualized Service Plan
- Attend staff meetings and in-service training
- Become a consistent role model and help in the consumer’s lives
- Secure permission and money for all recreational trips
- Other related tasks that may be assigned
Qualification/Requirements
- Participation in OPWDD community-based training program perferred
- Ability to lift, push, pull 60 pounds without assistance and climb stairs
- Verbal and written communication skills essential to perform function of position
- Case note writing experience
Education
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent degree preferred
Preferred Training/Certification
Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- 403(B) Retirement Plan
- Supplemental Benefits (AFLAC)
- Commuter Benefits
- PFL/FMLA
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Schedule:
- After school
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person