IDD Habilitation Specialist - Build Daily Living Skills

Home Assist Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Assist Health is seeking a Habilitation Specialist to provide individualized support to individuals with IDD in the Phoenix metro area. The field-based role focuses on developing daily living skills and increasing independence per each Person-Centered Support Plan (PCSP).

The ideal candidate promotes community inclusion and meaningful life goals, with duties across home and community settings and reporting progress via electronic notes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience with IDD.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Arizona Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card or willingness to obtain.
• CPR, First Aid, and Article 9 certified or willingness to complete training.
• Strong communication, reliability, and commitment to person-centered care.
• Ability to work independently and maintain flexible availability across service areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide habilitation services in members' homes and community settings.
• Implement PCSPs and individualized skill-building goals.
• Teach daily living skills including personal care, communication, social skills, and independence.
• Support community integration through outings, recreation, and social participation.
• Apply positive behavior support, prompting, reinforcement, and skill-building strategies.
• Promote member choice, dignity, independence, and self-determination.
• Monitor and report changes in behavior, health, safety, or environment.
• Build positive relationships with members and families.
• Document member participation and progress after sessions.
• Follow Arizona DDD, AHCCCS, HCBS, HIPAA, and agency requirements.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Reliability

Independence

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AxisCare familiarity

Job description

Home Assist Health is seeking a Habilitation Specialist to provide individualized support to individuals with IDD in the Phoenix metro area. The field-based role focuses on developing daily living skills and increasing independence per each Person-Centered Support Plan (PCSP).

The ideal candidate promotes community inclusion and meaningful life goals, with duties across home and community settings and reporting progress via electronic notes.