Habilitation Specialist - DOZ002 - Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM

　　Job Details

　　Job Location

　　Day Hab w/o Walls - Qns - Long Island City, NY

　　Education Level

　　2 Year Degree

　　Salary Range

　　$18.23 - $18.23 Hourly

　　Job Description

　　Position Summary:Lead instructor for assigned unit

　　Responsibilities:

　　Designs and implement individual program plans, daily activity schedules and community integration

　　Participate in training and directing Assistant Habilitation Specialists

　　Responsible for ensuring that all unit activities enhance and support each person’s social responsibility, independence, dignity and continued growth

　　Participate in all Interdisciplinary Team Conferences for all assigned participants either at the day habilitation program or residence

　　Act as the liaison between the two programs, ensuring that all information is forwarded to the appropriate person(s)

　　Complete all documentation and required paperwork including Annual and Semi-Annual day habilitation and staff actions plans, monthly review of goals and data, within specified time frames

　　Responsible for planning, writing, and implementing goals designed to maximize each participant’s level of independence, as determined by the IDT

　　Monitoring of participant’s progress by collecting, documenting, and analyzing performance data

　　Required to display proficiency while entering person served data documentation in the electronic data system

　　Establish and implement appropriate activity schedules for each individual

　　Communicate with residences and/or families regarding progress, incidents, etc

　　Act as a liaison for all community contacts and program staff

　　Serve as a positive role model for participants and staff members in a variety of program and community settings

　　Provide behavioral interventions when necessary following the least restrictive OPWDD approved techniques required by the situation

　　Ensure that the unit is clean, safe, stimulating, and appropriately decorated at all times

　　Participate and attend meetings/training at various sites

　　Participate in all routine program functions such as fire drills, mealtimes, arrivals and departures

　　Must be able to physically interact with the program participants, negotiate the environment independently, including assisting in all SCIP interventions, emergency CPR and or first aid techniques and fire drills

　　Maintain confidentiality at all times

　　Qualifications

　　Qualifications:

　　Associates degree required in Education, Human Services, or related field

　　Valid NYS driver’s license and two years’ experience working with people with developmental disabilities