Day Hab Programs Assistant Lead

SCO; Town of Islip, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO is seeking a dedicated Day Hab Assistant to support persons served in a variety of on-site and community activities. You will help plan daily routines, ensure services align with individual goals, and assist with transportation and logistics to keep programs running smoothly.

Responsibilities include attendance and routing, documenting progress, medication assistance, meal support, and collaboration with Day Habilitation staff to plan events.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in human services or related field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in ID/DD or related human services.
• Knowledge of OPWDD HCBS Waiver Services.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• SCIP-R, AMAP, CPR, First Aid required within first 90 days of hire.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Assists in creating a schedule and calendar of on-site, in-house, and community outings to provide productive services for persons supported.
• Assists in day-to-day operations to meet the needs of staff and participants, including attendance, routing, documenting goals, and supplies management.
• Maintains paperwork in compliance with SCO and OPWDD standards.
• Works with Day Habilitation supervisor in planning daily/weekly/monthly events.
• Conducts on-site groups and floor support including medication administration, toileting, and lunch preparation.
• Attends life plan meetings and conducts staff supervisions.
• Assists in developing staff action plans and updates paperwork to reflect goals and services.
• Maintains positive relationships with coworkers, families, advocates, and partner sites.
• Adheres to regulations and agency policy; incident reporting.
• Performs other duties and may work at other SCO day hab sites as needed.
• Assists in training New-Hires and Coverage Staff on SCO policies and day-to-day operations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Valid driver’s license

Mobility support

Wheelchair transfers

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associate’s degree in human services or related field

High School diploma or better

Job description

SCO is seeking a dedicated Day Hab Assistant to support persons served in a variety of on-site and community activities. You will help plan daily routines, ensure services align with individual goals, and assist with transportation and logistics to keep programs running smoothly.

Responsibilities include attendance and routing, documenting progress, medication assistance, meal support, and collaboration with Day Habilitation staff to plan events.