Day Habilitation Specialist

Acld; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ACLD is seeking a Day Habilitation Specialist in Bethpage, NY. This full-time position involves working with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in a day hab setting, helping them become more self-sufficient and achieve personal goals.

Responsibilities include providing structure, emotional support, and assistance with daily activities, including personal hygiene, while ensuring safety during transportation to activities. A NYS driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Clean, valid NYS Driver’s license is required.
• Experience with intellectually/developmentally disabled populations is preferred but training will be provided.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required, with completion within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Help program participants achieve or exceed their personal goals.
• Provide structure and emotional support to participants.
• Assist in resolving behavioral issues.
• Assist participants with personal hygiene.
• Transport participants to and from activities using Agency vehicles.

Skills

English communication

NYS Driver's license

Experience with IDD population

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

AMAP training

SCIP training

Job description

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Day Habilitation Specialist

Regular Full-Time Bethpage 837, Bethpage, NY, US

Salary Range: $21.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Help Others to ASPIRE HIGHER!

When a group of families came together in 1957 to find services for their children with developmental disabilities, ACLD was born. Today, we are a leading not-for-profit agency employing 1200+ staff and providing over 70 program sites in Nassau and Suffolk. ACLD assists children, teens and adults in reaching the highest level of independence with the freedom to ASPIRE HIGHER in their hopes, dreams and accomplishments. We are currently seeking a few exceptional people who have a passion to create a meaningful impact in the lives of the amazing people we support.

We have great opportunities for positive, motivated individuals to work in a day hab setting assisting adults diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities in becoming self-sufficient and self-actualized. Get in on the ground floor and train for an entry level career in the healthcare/education field!

In this position, you will:

• Help program participants achieve/exceed their personal goals;
• Provide structure and emotional support;
• Assist in resolving behavioral issues;
• Help people supported with personal hygiene;
• Transport the people supported to and from volunteer and pre-vocational activities using Agency vehicles.

We require:

• Clean, valid NYS Driver’s license
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Some experience working with the intellectually and developmentally disabled population preferred; but will train.
• Complete within 6 months of hire and maintain required trainings in AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel) and SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention).
• The ability to assist with liftingand transferring an adult person.
• Prior experience as Caregiver, Care Assistant, Personal Assistant, Resident Assistant, Direct Care Worker, Nursing Assistant, Home Care Aide or Companion is a plus.
• Ability to communicate and understand in English; both verbally and in writing.

Locations:

Bethpage, East Islip, Deer Park, Hauppauge, Levittown, Glen Cove and Westbury.

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8a - 4:30p or 8a - 3:45p