Habilitation Technician

Job Details

Job Location
LSC- Child & Family Services- Winston Salem, NC (Homebased) - Winston Salem, NC

Salary Range
$15.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Habilitation Technician - Winston Salem, NC

Delivers direct care assistance and training to people with developmental disabilities, or TBI/Dual Diagnosis, who live in residential or assisted living settings based on each individual's skills, preferences, needs, choices, and values. Provides opportunities for individuals to be as independent as possible, to develop relationships with others, and to be involved in their community. The Habilitation Counselor will be an advocate for clients in the protection and exercise of their legal rights; provide emotional support and encouragement to clients; and ensure that all patients take proper medication. In TBI facilities, the position will implement client programs and behavior intervention plans, to ensure consistency between day-to-day program activities and home activities; and will also provide or arrange transportation for clients as the program requires.

Shift Options - 7 days on 7 days off

Wednesday-Thursday 7pm-7am (3rd shift)

1. Interacts with people served in a caring and respectful manner.

2. Becomes knowledgeable about each person and his/her plan of service.

3. Implements and documents goals as identified in each individual's plan of services.

4. Provides training and assistance as needed in all daily living skills, including personal hygiene, grooming, housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, money management, and shopping.

5. Aids in vocational activities and provides one-on-one assistance as needed.

6. Provides training and assistance as needed in other areas, such as health management, medication administration, communication, socialization, self-advocacy, skill development, and community integration.

7. Assists individuals in planning and participating in recreational activities of interest to individuals, both at home and in the community.

8. Purchases household items and groceries as needed and assigned.

9. Performs housekeeping tasks as needed to ensure a clean and safe home; prepares meals.

10. Provides transportation in agency vehicles; or occasionally in personal vehicle. Maintains agency vehicles in clean manner

Qualifications

EDUCATION/SKILLS

• High School diploma or GED
• One year experience in Human Services field
• Minimum age 21
• Caring and compassionate
• Dependable, responsible, and ethical
• Able to calmly handle stressful situations
• Able to communicate effectively and legibly in writing
• Flexible and open-minded
• Good judgment and decision-making skills

Great opportunity to join Lutheran Services Carolinas and be a part of a great team serving our community.

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