Community Habilitation Specialist - DSP 2

YAI; Rockland (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Rockland is looking for individuals to provide support for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Roles include transporting clients, assisting with daily activities, and maintaining compliance with care plans. Competitive hourly rate of $19.05, with opportunities for full-time and part-time schedules, plus a variety of employee benefits including tuition reimbursement and medical insurance.

Benefits

DailyPay available

Tuition reimbursement

Medical and dental insurance

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

403(b) retirement with employer match

Life insurance and long-term disability

Discounts on travel and shopping

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• Personal vehicle, car insurance.
• Willingness to use personal vehicle for work.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Basic written and verbal communication.
• Ability to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Ability to travel in Rockland.
• Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to policies, procedures and regulations.
• Use effective communication skills and time management skills.
• Provide one-to-one supports in community and home settings.
• Complete mandatory trainings based on the program and position.
• Meet and demonstrate OPWDD Core Competencies.
• Ensure health, wellness, and safety by managing crisis situations.
• Demonstrate a willingness to assist people with ADLs.
• Transport and escort people we support on recreational activities.
• Build positive relationships.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Ensure person-centered plans are implemented.
• Complete documentation to ensure compliance and billing.
• Use foundational teaching skills.

Job description

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Program

• Rockland Community Habilitation

Location

• New City - 345 N. Main Street

Schedule

• Full time, Part time, weekday and/or weekend positions available - including morning, afternoon, and evening schedules.

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations.
• Using effective communication skills and time management skills.
• Providing one-to-one supports in community and home settings.
• Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying skills.
• Meeting and demonstrating OPWDD Core Competencies.
• Ensuring health, wellness and safety by managing crisis situations and providing appropriate supervision of the people we support.
• Demonstrating a willingness to assist people with ADLs.
• Transporting and escorting people we support on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, etc.
• Building Positive relationships.
• Maintaining a therapeutic environment through a variety of methods: Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, Informed Decision Making.
• Ensuring person centered plans are implemented.
• Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing.
• Using foundational Teaching skills (EMOE, Task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.).
• Performs all other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc., and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.).

• Valid Driver's License.
• Personal vehicle, car insurance.
• Willingness to use personal vehicle for work.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Basic written and verbal communication.
• Ability to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Ability to travel in Rockland.
• Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions.

Preferred Qualification Requirements

(desired requirements beyond MQRs above)

• High School diploma or its educational equivalent preferred.
• Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus.

Benefits for Eligible Employees

• DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today!
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical and dental insurance (with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision)
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• 403(b) retirement with employer match
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more!

Compensation

• $19.05/hour - $19.05/hour

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.