Day Hab Specialist (38811)

Birch Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 32,029; Full time

Job summary

Birch Family Services is seeking a full-time professional to work in Brooklyn, NY, assisting individuals with developmental disabilities. The role involves counseling, training, and supporting clients in various life skills necessary for community functioning.

Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED and at least one year of relevant experience. The position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience working with developmentally disabled population.
• Valid NYS Driver's License required.
• Must obtain First Aid, CPR, and AMAP certification.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals' skill development for independence and employment.
• Provide a safe and clean environment for individuals.
• Assist in the development of social skills.

Skills

Experience with developmentally disabled population

Communication skills

Ability to physically restrain

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Location: Brooklyn Day Habilitation - Brooklyn, NY 11212

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.25 Hourly

Shift: Day

Position Objective

To counsel, assist and train individuals with developmental disabilities in the areas of personal care, travel skills, social skills, home management and life skills in order to maximize their functioning in the community.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Educational: Minimum High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: Minimum 1-year experience working with developmentally disabled population, preferably in a day habilitation, residential, health or treatment related setting.

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.

• Specialized training in direct support provision preferred.
• Must complete and obtain certification in OPWDD Approved Medication Administration Course (AMAP) during probationary period and maintain AMAP certification.
• Valid NYS Driver's License required.
• Ability and willingness to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
• Ability and willingness to obtain certification in SCIP-R Competencies and advance to Promote Competencies.
• Demonstrated competency in written, verbal and computational skills to document records in accordance with program standards.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to speak clearly and hear the spoken word well.
• Regularly required to utilize near vision ability to read data and documents, including spreadsheets and reports, in printed form and on computer screens.
• Ability to physically restrain challenging behaviors that include aggression, self-injurious, and destructive behaviors.
• Ability to use and navigate the public transportation system.
• Ability to withstand excessive walking.

Work Environment

• Noise level is consistent with levels usually present in an office, education, group home, residential, rehabilitation, industrial, workshop or health related environment.
• Hazards present are consistent with those common to an office, education, rehabilitation, industrial, workshop or health related environment.
• Working with individuals whose age ranges from 21 through adulthood.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals by providing opportunities to develop and enhance skills leading to independence, community inclusion and supported employment as appropriate.
• Provide safe and clean environment for individuals based on skill level and risks; support the safety of all individuals in everyday situations.
• Use verbal and physical means to create a positive environment that encourages and enables individual growth.
• Use a holistic approach, participate in individuals' day habilitation planning activities and assist in their implementation.
• Assist individuals in the development of social skills that will help them become integrated/included in the community.
• Perform protective oversight while engaging in community activities.
• Support individuals to engage in meaningful activities and assist in employment opportunities.
• Provide opportunities for individuals to be self-advocate.
• Perform advocacy responsibilities, while demonstrating respect for the processes and people involved.
• Responsible for all documentation related to essential functions and services for the individual.
• Adhere to procedures for mandated reporting and responding.
• Adhere to the NADSP code of ethics.
• Work towards satisfactory completion of each core competency goal according to the OPWDD timeline requirements.

Other Functions

• Demonstrate respect for all people.
• Demonstrate professional demeanor, attention to punctuality and attendance policies, reliability, flexibility, and pleasantness.
• Professionally interact with staff members and with others in the community.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning required knowledge and skills.
• Seek and accept feedback to improve performance.
• Apply knowledge and skills gained on the job and maintain required certifications.
• Participate in the organization’s work positively using problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrate respect for the safety of all others.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by Senior Staff.
• May be assigned other tasks and duties reasonably related to job responsibilities.
• Adhere to policy and procedures manual.

Qualifications

Qualifications are detailed in Minimum Job Requirements, Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc. and include required educational, experiential, and certification standards as listed above.