Day Habilitation Specialist - Hauppauge

ACLD•Hauppauge, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ACLD, established in 1957 by families seeking services for children with developmental disabilities, is a leading not-for-profit agency with over 1200 staff and 70+ program sites in Nassau and Suffolk. ACLD helps children, teens, and adults achieve independence and pursue their aspirations. The agency is seeking positive, motivated individuals for a day habilitation setting to assist adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in becoming self-sufficient and self-actualized. This is an opportunity for an entry-level career in the healthcare/education field.

Requirements

Clean, valid NYS Driver’s license
High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 years MR/DD experience OR Associate's or Bachelor's degree OR 3 years related experience
Complete within 6 months of hire and maintain required trainings in AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel) and SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention)
The ability to assist with lifting and transferring an adult person
Ability to communicate and understand English; both verbally and in writing
Must have flexibility to be reassigned to other programs and/or locations as needed

Nice To Haves

Some experience working with the intellectually and developmentally disabled population preferred; but will train
Prior experience as Caregiver, Care Assistant, Personal Assistant, Resident Assistant, Direct Care Worker, Nursing Assistant, Home Care Aide or Companion is a plus

Responsibilities

Help program participants achieve/exceed their personal goals
Provide structure and emotional support
Assist in resolving behavioral issues
Help people supported with personal hygiene
Complete detailed, accurate documentation
Transport the people supported to and from volunteer and pre-vocational activities using Agency vehicles

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