Enhanced Community Habilitation Worker - Middletown, NY

Access: Supports for Living•Middletown, NY

10d•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 an individual living in the Sullivan County Area. The CHW will provide skill building training and supports to this Individual with Developmental Disabilities. Supports take place in the community and or in the home depending on the need of the Individual.

Requirements

Prior experience with related populations, i.e. Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, mental health background
Strong interpersonal and engagement skills
Ability to document services and understand regulations
Proficiency in ASL required
ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, FINGERPRINTING AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT CHECK.

Responsibilities

Provide mentoring / teaching services to this individual 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 as identified in the person’s individual plan.
Support in the area of money management and budgeting skills.
Support in setting personal and professional boundaries.
Support with attending medical and behavioral health appointments, including transportation and assistance in understanding provider's orders/notes.
Possibly perform lifting or assisting with hygiene functions for this individual.
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 location assigned.
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.