Community Habilitation Worker + Respite Worker - Woodside, Queens NY

Access, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Families for Autistic Children seeks a Community Habilitation Worker to provide person-centered supports in home and community settings in Woodside, Queens, NY. The role emphasizes personal choice, independence, and community integration, following Habilitation Plans and safeguarding guidelines.

Responsibilities include documenting services, coordinating with supervisors, and supporting individuals to advocate for their needs while adhering to HIPAA and program policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to instruct others on vocational or daily living skills.
• Active listening and clear written/verbal communication.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide services at home and in the community per the Habilitation Plan and safeguards.
• Document services in accordance with Agency, OPWDD, Medicaid requirements.
• Monitor safety and welfare; notify supervisor of concerns.
• Support community integration and advocate for client needs and rights.
• Complete required paperwork daily and maintain attendance records.

Skills

Vocational training

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Poise under pressure

English proficiency

Community representation

Tech proficiency

Self-initiative

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Woodside, Queens NY
Pay Rate: Com Hab: $19.00 / Respite: $17.00
Hours: Com Hab: 5 hrs. and Respite: 3 hrs. (8 hrs. total per week)

Community Habilitation Workers perform a wide variety of person centered supports and services with a strong emphasis on personal choice to individuals with developmental disabilities. The Community Habilitation Worker is responsible for providing guidance, training, support and encouragement to people receiving services to promote enriched lives, further independence and enhance community integration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Community Habilitation Worker worker include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide services to persons served in their home and community according to their written Habilitation Plan and individual Safeguards.
• Document Habilitation services contemporaneously in accordance with the Agency, OPWDD, Medicaid and other requirements.
• Provide input into the development and implementation of the Staff Action Plan in accordance with the person’s Life Plan as developed by each person receiving services, family, advocate and Care Coordinator.
• Monitor the safety and welfare of people served, take corrective actions as necessary and immediately notify supervisor of concerns.
• Provide the required level of supervision as stated in the Staff Action Plan and individual Safeguards.
• Assist and support people served to build positive relationships in their community.
• Provide needed support and encouragement for people served to advocate for their needs and rights.
• Provide training and encouragement to people served to ensure good personal health care as needed.
• Communicate health care concerns to supervisor or administrator as necessary.
• Communicate professionally with persons receiving services, families, team members and the community.
• Complete all required paperwork and documentation on a daily basis, as needed, including checklists, progress notes, injury/fall reports, seizure reports, attendance records etc. Complete Monthly Summary Notes on time as required.
• Encourage community integration with an emphasis on inclusion, access, community awareness and safety. If traveling in an agency vehicle, follow transportation protocol and ensure that attendance checks are done each time individuals board and vacate the vehicle.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in supervision for professional growth and development.
• Complete all required initial and annual training as well as ongoing training to increase knowledge.
• Conduct fire drills, where applicable, and document results in accordance with supervisor’s instructions.
• Report to work promptly and adhere to the assigned schedule.
• Required to work overtime, where applicable, to ensure proper adherence to staffing ratios.
• Adhere to and implement the NADSP Code of Ethics, Justice Center Code of Conduct and NYS DSP Core Competencies.
• Adhere to all Agency and Program Policies and Procedures, including HIPAA, Confidentiality and implementing the Corporate Compliance Plan and related policies and procedures.
• Other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Ability to instruct others on vocational or daily living skills.
• Actively listen and be able to communicate, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Good interpersonal skills and commitment to assisting individuals with disabilities.
• Maintain composure under pressure.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English.
• Serve as a role model and represent the agency positively in the community.
• Ability to use a computer or mobile device to access email and required software
• Ability to self-initiate projects and function autonomously as a leader when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal, listening, communication and motivational skills.
• Good analytical ability with problem-solving and follow up.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and appropriate software and E-Mail system.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the job including but not limited to the ability to stoop, lift, kneel, push, pull, reach, stand, walk, hear, listen and communicate appropriately.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Program and community-based environments.

New York Families for Autistic Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer. New York Families for Autistic Children does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, unemployment status or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels