Day Habilitation Specialist

ACLD; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading not-for-profit agency as a Day Habilitation Specialist, where you'll assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role involves helping individuals reach personal goals and providing necessary support in a compassionate environment. Become part of a dedicated team on a meaningful mission.

Qualifications

• Must possess a clean, valid NYS driver's license.
• Some experience preferred but will train.
• Ability to assist with lifting and transferring an adult person.

Responsibilities

• Help program participants achieve personal goals and provide structure.
• Assist with personal hygiene and resolve behavioral issues.
• Transport individuals to activities using agency vehicles.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Problem Solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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Base pay range

$17.00/hr - $18.00/hr

Day Habilitation Specialist - Day Habilitation Program

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;
• Complete detailed, accurate documentation
• 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 lifting and 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.
  
  

Locations: Bethpage, Commack, Deer Park, Hauppauge, Levittown, Glen Cove and Westbury.

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

Salary Range: 17.00 - 18.00

Some programs/locations may have a differential in addition to the hourly rate.

Apply online at www.acld.org or text us for more information at 516 732-3979..

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Req #3871

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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