Community Habilitation Worker - Newburgh, NY

Access Supports•Newburgh, NY

2d•$18•Hybrid

About The Position

We have a mission to help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible and we are currently seeking Community Habilitation Workers (CHW) for varied locations in the Hudson Valley area. The CHW will provide skill building training and supports to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Supports take place in the community and or in the home depending on the need of the Individual.

Requirements

Must meet electronic (computer) and real-time technological reporting requirements to be an eligible candidate.
Prior experience with related populations, i.e. Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Strong interpersonal and engagement skills.
Valid, Unrestricted Driver's License.
Ability to document services and understand regulations.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide mentoring / teaching services to individuals with developmental disabilities to help them achieve personal outcomes and growth.
Teach daily living skills such as money handling, socialization, cooking, job search, etc., as well as any other skills identified in the person’s individual plan.
Possibly perform lifting or assisting with hygiene functions for selected individuals.
Work on the person’s valued outcomes with the steps on how to achieve it based on caregivers / community supports and behaviors observed along with the individual’s strengths and needs.
Meet with the assigned individual several times per week depending on coordinated hours.
Travel to the assigned location.
Attend trainings as required.
Know and protect individual’s rights.
Document each training session in the appropriate databases and report the progress and barriers with each client.
Receive supervision from the Community Habilitation Supervisor.