Community Habilitation Specialist (DSP) - Erie County

Beyond Support Network; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Beyond Support Network is seeking a Community Habilitation Specialist (DSP) in Erie County for part-time, afternoons and early evenings (10 hours/week). Position involves working 1-1 with individuals with disabilities to promote independence and community participation.

Responsibilities include community integration, transportation, budgeting assistance, and accompanying to medical appointments, with mileage reimbursement for using a personal vehicle. A NYS driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: 1 year experience in health and human services with individuals with disabilities.
• First Aid, CPR and Defensive Driving required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live independently in the community.
• Assist with community integration, travel, and transportation.
• Help with money management and budgeting.
• Foster appropriate social interactions and involvement in activities.
• Accompany to medical appointments and understand doctor’s orders.
• Provide additional supports as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Time management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

1-1 support

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Behavioral techniques knowledge

Computer software proficiency

First Aid/CPR/Defensive Driving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Community Habilitation Specialist (DSP) - Erie County

Job Category: Community & Day Services

Requisition Number: DIREC001487

• Part-Time

Locations

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Part Time - Flexible days and hours - afternoons and early evenings,10 hours per week

Located throughout Erie County.

Valid New York State Driver’s License in good standing and use of personal vehicle for transporting individuals receiving services.

Mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicle.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

As a Community Habilitation Specialist, you will work directly with individuals with developmental/learning disabilities, providing services to the people we support so they can live independently and thrive in their communities. This could include, but is not limited to:

• Community integration
• Community travel and transportation
• Money management and budgeting
• Appropriate socialization/interactions
• Medical appointments and understanding doctor’s orders
• Additional skills needed to enable the individual to access the community and remain as independent as possible
• Other instruction, services and supports as indicated by your supervisor.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Possess good time management skills
• Ability and desire to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to work 1-1 with an individual receiving services
• Moderate level of written and oral communication skills
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of behavioral techniques and developmental disabilities to assist in the care of individuals receiving services
• Knowledge of computer and ability to utilize various software programs
• Successful completion of First Aid, CPR, and Defensive Driving upon hire is required.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Preferred: One year pertinent experience in health and human service related field and experience with individuals with disabilities

Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent

Key words: Direct Support Professional, DSP, Human Services, Social Work

Work-Life Balance

Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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