Day Habilitation Specialist

Rewarding Environments for Adult Living Inc; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Job summary

A supportive community organization in New York seeks Direct Care Staff to assist individuals in developing functional skills for success in their community and home. Responsibilities include teaching necessary skills, providing transportation, supervising individuals according to habilitation plans, and attending essential meetings. Candidates must have a high school diploma, experience with the developmentally disabled, and a valid NYS Driver License. The role emphasizes promoting independence and inclusion while complying with regulations.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience with intellectually/developmentally disabled population.
• Must have Defensive Driver Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Teach skills to promote independence and inclusion.
• Provide transportation to individuals.
• Supervise individuals according to the habilitation plan.
• Complete all required documentation and logs.
• Attend meetings and trainings regularly.

Skills

Teaching skills

Transportation

Supervision

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Valid NYS Driver License

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)

About the Role

Real Inc. is seeking direct Care Staff to assist individuals in acquiring, developing and accessing functional skills and supports (both social and environmental) needed to perform more successfully in the community and at home.

Available Shifts

Monday to Friday Mornings

No Weekends

No overnights

Description

• Teach skills needed to promote independence, inclusion and productivity.
• Teach/model appropriate social skills
• Provide transportation to and from the day habilitation sites, as well as int he community.
• Provide supervision to individuals in accordance with the habilitation plan.
• Complete all required documentation.
• Transport individuals in a safe and comfortable manner in accordance with all NYS law and Agency procedures.
• Maintain a valid NYS Driver License; complete all documentation including vehicle logs in a timely and complete manner, communicate condition of vehicles to Supervisor/Coordinator.
• Attend meetings and trainings.
• Participate in recreational trips and community outings as scheduled by program.
• Report all incidents in a timely fashion.
• Comply with OPWDD regulations.

Qualification

• Posses a high school diploma/GED
• At least one year of experience working with intellectually/developmentally disable population.
• Valid NYS Driver License; must successfully pass the required road test.
• Must have Defensive Driver Certificate.