Habilitation Specialist

4 weeks ago


state of new york, United States WellLife Network Full time
Job DetailsJob Location
Station Road Day Hab - Flushing, NY
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Salary Range
$18.23 - $18.23 Hourly
Position Summary: Lead instructor for assigned unit. Designs and implement individual program plans, daily activity schedules and community integration. Participate in training and directing Assistant Habilitation Specialists.
Essential Accountabilities:
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. Caseloads and locations subject to change. Other duties as requested 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.


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