Assistant Habilitation Specialist - STA017 - Mon-Fri 9:00AM-3:00PM

Job Details

Job Location

Station Road Day Hab - Flushing, NY

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$17.91 - $17.91 Hourly

Job Description

Position Summary: The Assistant Habilitation Specialist assists with the operation of the classroom

Essential Accountabilities

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

• Implement goals designed to maximize each participant’s level of independence, as determined by the IDT

• In addition to providing training in activities of daily living, the Assistant Habilitation Specialist may be required to perform these activities for individuals requiring total support

• Specifically, staff may need to perform all aspects of the task (shaving, toileting, hand washing, tooth brushing, etc.)

• Monitor participants’ progress by collecting and documenting performance data

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

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

• Must successfully complete and perform all techniques required in AMAP, SCIP, CPR, First Aid

• Implement the established activity schedule for each consumer

• Must have an understanding of all paperwork required and be able to complete all paperwork in the absence of the Habilitation Specialist

• This may only occur with direct support from the Supervising Habilitation Specialist

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

• Supervise participant’s lunch periods

• Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, feeding participants, assisting in the unwrapping of food items, opening containers, and providing verbal and physical support

• Participate in various appointments (medical, psychiatric, etc.) for assigned participants as required

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

• Maintain Confidentiality at all times

• Caseload and location are subject to change

• Other duties as requested

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED required and experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred.