Habilitation Specialist

Goodwill NYNJ; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous PTO

Health benefits

Parental leave

Retirement match

Transit benefits

Résumé du poste

Goodwill NYNJ is seeking a dedicated professional to coordinate Prevocational and Day Habilitation services for up to 30 individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. You will engage in Person-Centered Planning, develop Habilitation Plans, and ensure documentation meets funding sources' and agency standards.

You will supervise Direct Support Professionals, visit program and volunteer sites, balance petty cash, process transportation reimbursements, and support scheduling and progress toward

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• One year of work experience in mental health, vocational rehabilitation, or case management preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with ability to handle confidential information discreetly.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate Prevocational and Day Habilitation services for up to 30 individuals with ID.
• Complete required documentation (Habilitation Plans, Monthly Case Notes, etc.) to standards.
• Oversee DSP implementation of services and ensure timely reporting and planning.
• Develop and maintain Person-Centered Plans and Habilitation Plans.
• Supervise activities at hub sites and offsite locations, ensuring quality and progress.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Written communication

Independent work

Flexibility

Problem solving

Discretion

Multi-tasking

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

About this Role

CoordinatePre Vocational and/ or Day Habilitation services for a case load ofup to30individualswith Intellectual Disabilities. Engageeveryonein a Person-Centered Planning process to identify their goals and implement services and activities that will help them achievetheir highestlevel of independence.Complete all required documentation efficiently & to employers & funding source's standards.Coordinategroup &individualscheduling of activities and services,regularly visit program and volunteer sites,oversee Direct Support Professionalsimplementation of services toindividuals, write and updateeachindividual's Habilitation Plan and Person-Centered Plan.

The Awesome Things You’ll Do

1. Complete required documentation (including Habilitation Plans, Monthly Case Notes, Person Centered Plans, New Start Packets, Incident Reports, and other required documentation) to funding source and oversight agency standards within specified timeframes.
2. EnsureIndividual's on caseload meet monthly attendance goals. Prepare monthly attendance report for Program Manager.
3. Engage eachindividualin Person Centered Planning. Use their Person Centered Plan and feedback as the basis for developing Habilitation Plans, Goals, Staff Supports & Services, and in group &individualmonthly schedule development. Eachindividual's goals, interests, needs, and skills must be taken into account when developing the schedules.
4. Solicit feedback,observations, insights, & recommendationsfrom theindividual, Rehabilitation Technicians, & Job Developer regularlyonindividual's progress & changes to make toschedules &Habilitation Plans.
5. Responsible for submitting & balancing Petty Cash reports, tracking Metro Card distribution & reconciliation, submitting monthly transportation reimbursements, and conducting monthly fire drills at offsite locations.
6. Visit hub sites & volunteer / internship sites to supervise activities, evaluateindividual's progress, and monitor the quality of services/ activities and interactions between Rehabilitations Technicians andindividuals.
7. Responsible for ensuring Rehabilitation Technicians provide daily services as written in theindividual's Habilitation Plan and accurately enter time & attendance and services provided toindividual's on a daily basis.
8. In accordance with OPWDD and agency requirements modifies his / her own communication to ensure understanding & respect when interacting withindividuals; including modifying tone of voice and use of verbal & nonverbal techniques to meet theindividual's communication needs.
9. Exercises good judgmentand discretion in all communications and when making decisions that impactindividuals, the group ofindividuals, and / or in crisis situations.
10. Demonstrates the following desirable professional qualities: Professional demeanor, follows punctuality & attendance policies, reliability, readily adapts to changes in work assignments, goodcommunication skills, and pleasantness.
11. For Prevocational Services, develop & support theIndividual's skills to help theIndividualmeet the productivity expectations of the work place.
12. Develop and maintainpositive & productive relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and other colleagues,individuals, parents & caretakers, support teams, and internship / volunteer sites.
13. Other duties as needed or required.

Activities are subject to change / be added to meet business needs with management approval.

Our Must Haves

• Education: Bachelor degree from an accredited school in related field required.
• Experience: One year of work experience in mental health, vocational rehabilitation, or case management preferred.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal& communicationskills. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize demands. Facility with written communication. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Flexible and open to new ideas. Approaches problems in a solution oriented manner. Avoids making assumptions about individuals abilities and motivation. Deals with confidential information and issues using discretion and judgment.

Special Working Conditions

• Frequent travel & field work within the boroughs.
• Attendance at Individual's meetings that may occur in the evenings and/or at off site locations.
• Supervise Rehabilitation Technicians implementation of schedules & services. Provide support and training on how to positively interact with individuals. Meet with Rehabilitation Technicians and Peers weekly to discuss individuals goals and achievements and coordinate schedules.
• Address performance issues with Rehabilitation Technicians including punctuality, absences, communication issues and relate any issues to Supervisor. Create Performance Improvement Plans when necessary.

What We Offer

• Generous Time off policy to use when you need it
• Health, wellness and financial resources to help you achieve our personal goals
• Robust health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves and company sponsored life insurance
• Retirement matching programs and contributions
• Transit and commuter benefits

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