Community Integration & Habilitation Coordinator

Southern Tier Independence Center; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Tier Independence Center is seeking a Habilitation Coordinator to oversee habilitation services for individuals with developmental disabilities. You will develop and monitor individualized service plans, promote skill development, independence, and community integration, and ensure compliance with OPWDD regulations.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and supervising Direct Support Professionals, coordinating with families, and maintaining accurate documentation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field required.
• One year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Comply with STIC policies, OPWDD regulations, and Medicaid requirements.
• Recruit, screen, interview, train, schedule, and supervise Direct Support Professionals.
• Review timesheets, documentation, and expense/mileage for DSPs daily.
• Assist consumers with Habilitation intake and CHOICES paperwork.
• Develop Staff Action Plans and attend Life Plan meetings.
• Monitor progress in productivity, inclusion, independence and community engagement.
• Schedule and attend DSP/consumer meet and greets.
• Maintain professional relationships with consumers, families and team.
• Maintain and submit program service records up to date.
• Complete mandatory training including First Aid, CPR, and OPWDD interventions.
• Report incidents per STIC and OPWDD guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies.
• Collect data and prepare reports within deadlines.
• Attend all mandatory agency and departmental trainings.

Skills

Independent living philosophy

Person Centered Planning

Consumer choice

Community integration

Staff recruiting

Working with diverse cultures

Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Professional work habits

Ethics and boundaries

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Home visits

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Southern Tier Independence Center is seeking a Habilitation Coordinator to oversee habilitation services for individuals with developmental disabilities. You will develop and monitor individualized service plans, promote skill development, independence, and community integration, and ensure compliance with OPWDD regulations.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and supervising Direct Support Professionals, coordinating with families, and maintaining accurate documentation and