Community Habilitation Specialist

Taleo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CP Unlimited, formerly Cerebral Palsy Associations of NYS, Metro Division, seeks an individual to provide targeted training and support for people with developmental disabilities in NYC. Training covers daily living skills, socialization, budgeting, shopping, and work-related activities.

The role emphasizes safety, consistency, and collaboration, with documentation duties and travel to other boroughs as required to meet individual service plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and basic computer skills.
• Willingness to travel to other boroughs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides training in accordance with Program Plans and Individualized Service Plans.
• Trains individuals in daily life activities such as socialization, budgeting, shopping and work-related skills.
• Ensures safety and security of the persons receiving services.
• Works toward goals to promote independence for each individual.
• Completes all documentation for service delivery.
• Provides timely services aligned with each person’s schedule.
• Collaborates with the team supporting the individuals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Travel ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Constructive Partnerships Unlimited (CP Unlimited) was formerly known as Cerebral Palsy Associations of NYS, Metro Division. Our new name better reflects our wide array of services and programs and the diversity of people with disabilities that our agency supports. CP Unlimited is one of the New York City’s largest and most comprehensive community service organizations serving people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Our priority is to provide opportunities for individuals to live as independently as possible. We pride ourselves on our personable individualized care, which includes health care management, community integration and service coordination, which are vital steps to ensure safety while providing opportunities for community inclusion.

We are currently seeking anindividual who wants to make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve.

Duties include:

• Provides training in accordance with valued outcomes specified by each specific Program Plan and Individualized Service Plan.
• Provides training in the areas of each individual’s daily life such as socialization, travel training, budgeting, shopping, and work related skills development.
• Ensures the safety and security of the persons receiving services while taking into account the specific needs and limitations of each individual receiving services.
• Ensures that each work on the PCP goals to obtain goal of independence.
• Completes all documentation for service delivery.
• Provides timely services that are in accordance with each individual’s set schedule so as to ensure consistency and the respect of each person receiving services.
• Work collaboratively with the team that supports the individuals.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency.
• Three years experience working with Special need population/ persons with Developmental Disabilities
• Good inter-personal, verbal-writing skills and be personal computer proficient with Microsoft Word.
• Must be able to travel to other boroughs if assigned.