DAY HABILITATION DSP (Old Bethpage)

Life's WORC • Town of Oyster Bay, NY

1d • $20 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing ongoing oversight and support to individuals attending the Day Habilitation Program. The role requires implementing individualized plans, providing training, and ensuring data collection. A significant part of the job includes driving an agency van and assisting participants with various needs, including travel training.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience assisting persons with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and/or Autism
• Ability to safely drive an Agency van for a majority of the day
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to document services electronically
• Ability to work independently
• Valid NY State Driver’s License with less than 8 points required

Nice To Haves

• Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing oversight to people attending the Day Habilitation Program
• Implement the Day Habilitation plan for each person following stated safeguards
• Provide training and support for each person in accordance with the individual personalized program plan
• Implement behavioral support plans as written and to ensure associated data collection
• Train in and demonstrate competency of CPR, SCIP, Person-Centered Planning and Defensive Driving
• Drive agency vehicles and demonstrate safe driving practices
• Travel train program participants via public transportation
• Establish and maintain a rapport with community supports
• Flexibility to work at varied Day Habilitation sites located in Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties if needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED