Habilitation Specialist

PA Connecting Communities•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

PA Connecting Communities (PACC) is seeking full-time and part-time Habilitation Specialists to provide one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual disabilities in home and community settings in the Pittsburgh area. The role supports PACC’s mission of empowering people with special needs or accommodation needs through social programs, inclusion, community participation, the arts, and competitive employment opportunities. Habilitation Specialists help participants learn skills, take part in their communities, and work toward goals in their Individual Support Plans (ISPs). The position involves person-centered support, assistance with daily living and mobility needs, leading activities, teaching assigned skills, safely transporting clients, and documenting progress. The posting advertises new higher wages and a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time candidates.

Requirements

At least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, insurance, and vehicle registration.
Physically able to assist participants with mobility needs.
Smartphone and computer literacy.
Ability to pass a Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in adult education, mental health, psychology, or intellectual disability services; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities and assist with activities of daily living while promoting independence.
Follow ODP and PACC policies, procedures, confidentiality requirements, and professional standards.
Implement ISP goals and document daily outcomes and same-day progress notes.
Lead participant-directed and community activities and teach assigned skills.
Safely transport clients.
Communicate with clients, families, and supervisors, and provide weekly participant updates.
Monitor health and safety, report incidents, and assist with mobility needs.
Submit weekly timecards, expenses, receipts, and required documentation.
Coordinate with the supervisor on planning and schedules, obtain approval for support-coordinator contact, and maintain an up-to-date planning calendar.