Habilitation Specialist 1 - (NY HELPS) EOA #2024-719

New York, State of • Coram, NY

404d • $52,198 - $66,634

About The Position

The Habilitation Specialist 1 position at the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) involves working as part of an interdisciplinary team to support individuals with developmental disabilities. The role focuses on the development and implementation of residential habilitation plans, ensuring compliance with documentation and billing, and providing training to staff. This position is permanent and full-time, requiring a bachelor's degree in a human services field.

Requirements

• A bachelor's or higher-level degree in a human services field, such as audiology, community mental health, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, social work, speech/language pathology, or therapeutic recreation.
• Knowledge of human behavior and skills development related to counseling, education, and human development.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the interdisciplinary residential team.
• Schedule and attend annual and semi-annual Life Plan meetings as needed.
• Assist with development, revision, and implementation of Residential Habilitation/Staff Action Plans.
• Ensure completion of monthly progress notes and review billing documentation for accuracy.
• Develop/review/revise Safeguard Summary Plans as needed.
• Coordinate special meetings with outside agencies/advocates to review the individual's plan.
• Review monthly checklist, data sheets, discrepancy report and follow up on billing discrepancies.
• Conduct on-site reviews of documentation to monitor billing compliance.
• Maintain Residential Habilitation records in assigned IRAs, with a caseload that may change based on operational need.
• Provide ongoing training to IRA staff regarding Res Hab implementation, documentation, and safeguard summary.
• Prepare Residential Habilitation documentation for audits.
• Establish working relationships with Care Managers, clinicians, and day/work programs to ensure Life Plan meetings are conducted and services are coordinated.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) for qualifying employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree