Empowerment Specialist, Community Habilitation

ADAPT of Hudson Valley; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Direct Support Professional in New York City. This role involves training and providing assistance to individuals with disabilities, promoting their independence and community inclusion. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, strong English skills, and be able to adapt to various needs. Responsibilities include supporting participants in daily activities, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring effective communication with support teams. Training for medication administration will be provided if not already certified.

Qualifications

• Ability to implement a prompting hierarchy and write detailed notes for each session.
• Successful completion of required in-service training.
• Approval for Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing training and personal assistance to participants.
• Develop rapport and work effectively with participants' support circles.
• Research community resources to increase participant inclusion.

Skills

Ability to read, write and speak English

Computer literacy for Electronic Medical Record software

Flexible schedule to meet participants' needs

Willing to travel to participants' homes

Education

High school diploma

Some college and experience with disabilities

Job description

A community support organization is seeking a Direct Support Professional in New York City. This role involves training and providing assistance to individuals with disabilities, promoting their independence and community inclusion. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, strong English skills, and be able to adapt to various needs. Responsibilities include supporting participants in daily activities, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring effective communication with support teams. Training for medication administration will be provided if not already certified.