Day Hab Specialist (33275)

BIRCH FAMILY SERVICES INC•New York, NY

4d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

To counsel, assist and train individuals with developmental disabilities in the areas of personal care, travel skills, social skills, home management and life skills in order to maximize their functioning in the community.

Requirements

Minimum High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Minimum I-year experience working with developmentally disabled population preferably in a day hab, residential, health or treatment related setting preferred.
Specialized training in direct support provision preferred.
Must complete and obtain certification in OPWDD Approved Medication Administration Course (AMAP) during probationary period and maintain AMAP certification.
Valid NYS Driver's License required.
Ability and willingness to be First Aid and CPR certified.
Ability and willingness to obtain certification in SCIP-R Competencies and advance to Promote Competencies
Demonstrated competency in written, verbal and computational skills to document records in accordance with program standards.
Regularly required to speak clearly and hear the spoken word well.
Regularly required to utilize near vision ability to read data and documents, including spreadsheets and reports, in printed form and on computer screens.
Ability to physically restrain challenging behaviors that include aggression, self-injurious, and destructive behaviors.
Ability to use and navigate the public transportation system
Ability to withstand excessive walking

Nice To Haves

Specialized training in direct support provision preferred.
Minimum I-year experience working with developmentally disabled population preferably in a day hab, residential, health or treatment related setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and clean environment for the individuals based on skill level and risks and support the safety of all individuals in everyday situations
Use verbal and physical means to create a positive environment that will encourage and enable individual growth
Using a holistic approach, participate in the individuals' day hab planning activities and assist in their implementation
Assist the individuals in the development of social skills that will help them become integrated/included in the community
Perform protective oversight while engaging in community activities
Support individuals to engage in meaningful activities and assist in employment opportunities
Provide opportunities for the individual to be self-advocate
Perform advocate responsibilities, while demonshrating respect for the processes and people involved
Responsible for all documentation related to the essential function and services for the individual
Adhere to the procedures for mandated reporting and responding
Adhere to the NADSP code of ethics (attached)
Work towards the satisfactory completion of each of the core competency goals according to the OPWDD timeline requirements
Demonstrate respect for all people
Demonstrate professional demeanor, attention to punctuality and attendance policies, reliability, flexibility, and pleasantness.
Professionally interact with other staff members and with others in the community
Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning the knowledge and skills required to perform the job
Readily seek and accept feedback to improve performance
Apply knowledge and skills gained on the job and maintain required certifications
Participate in the work of the organization in a positive way by using problem solving skills
Demonstrate respect for the safety of all others
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Staff
May be assigned other tasks and duties reasonably related to their job responsibilities
Adhere to all rules outlined in the policy and procedures manual