Day Hab Specialist

4 weeks ago

Poughkeepsie, United States ABILITIES FIRST, INC Full time
Day Hab Specialist - Floater

Pay Rate: $16.93-18.93

Abilities First, Inc., has been making a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities for almost sixty years. We offer a wide variety of services including school and preschool programs, day habilitation, residential habilitation, community habilitation, and employment services.

Abilities First recognizes the value of diverse experiences, identities, and backgrounds, and does not discriminate in hiring. We are inclusive, welcoming, and supportive of people of varying abilities, races, ethnicities, religions, socio-economic status, gender, and gender identities. Abilities First is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Abilities First is seeking a full time DSP's to work in our Day Habilitation Program. Day Hab Specialists assist individuals with developmental disabilities to maximize their personal and vocational potential in their center and community. This position also supports and assists in the implementation and documentation of individual's program plan.

Position Summary

The Day Habilitation Specialist (Day Hab Specialist) will assist individuals with developmental disabilities to maximize their personal and vocational potential in their center and community. The Day Hab Specialist provides direct care support and assists in the implementation and documentation of each individual's program plan. Day Habilitation Specialists for designated programs may be expected to support other programs based on staffing and attendance. Floating Day Hab Specialists will be assigned based on need. The following position standards apply to both regular and floating Day Hab Specialists.

Position Standards

1. Delivers and documents the services, supports, safeguards, behavioral documentation and activities identified by ISP/CFA and the Day Habilitation plan. Completes the monthly note and ensure it covers the individual's response to service within the seven days of the following month for assigned individuals.

2. Performs individual specific personal care as required, including but not limited to assistance with toileting, transferring, changing needs, handwashing and oral care. Documents any finding on appropriate forms including but not limited skin integrity, bowel and repositioning charts.

3. Ensures active engagement and appropriate communication with staff and individuals.

4. Assumes responsibility for medication administration and appropriate documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

5. Develops a trusting and friendly rapport with individuals served while maintaining professional boundaries.

6. Fulfills mandated reporter role by interrupting and reporting suspected abuse to administration immediately.

7. Ensures that the center is kept safe, clean and decorated in an age appropriate and comfortable manner and that is kept in good repair inside and out.

8. Demonstrates proficiency in all goals and skillsets outlined in the NYS DSP Core Competencies, on which performance will be evaluated.

9. Responsible for providing transportation to individuals receiving services driving agency vehicles with a capacity up to 14 passengers.

10. Ensures all required trainings and certifications are current, and seeks further support and training where needed.

11. Consistently exhibits the qualities of a committed and professional employee including but not limited to: respect toward others, strive for excellence, teamwork and unity.

12. Supports agency vision and mission.

13. Adhere to agency Code of Legal and Ethical Behavior, which require all employees, consultants, board members, volunteers and affiliates to perform their responsibilities according to ethical and legal standards with honesty, integrity, fairness, good faith and respect for others and the law.

14. Follows all agency policy and procedures and demonstrates continuous regard to personal safety and the safety of others.

15. Contributes reports of observations of individual's progress and behavior, unusual incidents, or other relevant information.

16. Performs other appropriate job related activities as requested by your supervisor or as circumstances warrant.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Experience working with the developmentally disabled population or any combination of training and experience which in the view of the employer qualifies the candidate for the position.

2. Basic computer skills are required.

3. Must have a current NYS driver's license, deemed acceptable by our insurance carrier.

4. Current SCIP R certification, Medication Administration certification, CPR certification, and SFA certification or the ability to achieve certification required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, in order to perform the essential functions of this job, an individual shall be required to:
  1. Have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, squat, turn in the knees, pivot and grasp with both hands (in order to properly and safely perform the techniques taught in CPR/First Aid, behavior intervention techniques, and lifting and carrying techniques).
  2. Lift individuals by using appropriate techniques, including but not limited to usage of tools to assist such as the Hoyer Lift.
  3. Assist individuals in ambulation by providing physical assistance, including use of a gait belt or other equipment where necessary.
  4. Have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
  5. Have the ability to push, pull, and maneuver adults in wheelchairs.
  6. Possess verbal and written communication skills, in English, to ensure adequate regulatory documentation.


Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
  • Must have a current NYS driver's license deemed "acceptable" by our insurance carrier.
  • Possess verbal and written communication skills in English to ensure adequate regulatory documentation.
  • Current SCIP R certification, Medication Administration certification, CPR certification, and SFA certification or the ability to achieve certification required.
  • Have the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
  • Have the ability to push and pull individuals in wheelchairs, lift, bend, squat, turn in the knees, pivot, and grasp with both hands (in order to properly and safely perform the techniques taught in CPR/First Aid, behavior intervention techniques, and lifting and carrying techniques), with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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