Community Habilitation Aide

332098 Cumberland River Behavioral Health•Williamsburg, KY

22h

About The Position

The Community Habilitation Aide provides supports in non-residential settings, excluding family homes, group homes, staffed residences, and the individual’s home. Duties may include transporting individuals in a personal vehicle and helping them participate in community projects, access community resources, and navigate their environment. The aide may provide medication assistance, document medication errors and incidents, and communicate with staff involved in an individual’s support. The position requires accurate and timely documentation, confidentiality, respectful and non-stigmatizing communication, teamwork, and reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Employees must comply with agency policies and procedures and complete required training and certifications. Work may occur off-site, outdoors, or at a Residential Program, and hours may vary according to service needs.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED, or be at least 21 years old with one year of experience in DDID.
Submit to and pass a criminal record check and drug screen.
Provide a valid Social Security card or, for non-U.S. citizens, a valid work permit.
Have a valid driver’s license with no moving traffic violations.
Maintain a safe driving record and the required minimum vehicle insurance amount for Kentucky if driving is required.
Have oral and written communication skills.
Have interpersonal skills and computer knowledge.
Exercise good judgment, tact, diplomacy, and compassion when problem-solving, handling conflict, or responding to a crisis.
Complete record keeping in a timely manner.
Work effectively with diverse personalities and maintain effective working relationships.
Work well with people of all races, backgrounds, and needs.
Be physically able to reach, push, pull, stoop, stand, walk, and lift up to 20 pounds.
Complete required training regarding physical and verbal threats, violence, and escalating or potentially dangerous situations.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in DDID, as an alternative qualification for applicants who are at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

Provide supports in non-residential settings, excluding family homes, group homes, staffed residences, and the individual’s home.
Transport individuals in a personal vehicle when required.
Support individuals in participating in community projects, including unpaid volunteer positions.
Help individuals access and use community resources, including transportation, translation, communication assistance, and companion services.
Provide assistance and training to enable individuals to access all parts of their environment.
Accurately administer medication and know medication side effects.
Report and document medication errors and incidents accurately.
Communicate with staff involved with individuals, including Case Managers, Behavior Specialists, and Therapists.
Prevent and report abuse, neglect, and exploitation, as legally required.
Complete paperwork and documentation accurately and on time, including relevant and factual notes in the appropriate format.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Use positive, non-stigmatizing language; be honest with individuals; and respect individuals and co-workers.
Work collaboratively with co-workers and as part of a comprehensive community mental health team.
Represent the agency positively in the community.
Maintain a positive appearance.
Complete required training within SCL waiver time frames and participate in annual infection-control and safety training.
Obtain CPR certification within one month of employment and maintain certification; complete First Aid training if required.
Complete a TB skin test assessment within seven days of hire.
Comply with agency policies and procedures and read, adhere to, and promote the DID vision statement.
Obtain a Kentucky notary certificate if required for the job.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Meet annual performance expectations; participate in a Performance Improvement Plan following a negative performance evaluation.