Habilitation Specialist

PA Connecting Communities•Sykesville, PA

About The Position

PA Connecting Communities (PACC) is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic Habilitation Specialists to provide one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual disabilities in home and community settings. The role supports PACC’s mission of empowering people with special needs or accommodation needs through inclusion, opportunity, and meaningful community engagement. PACC’s programs promote friendships, arts, community participation, competitive employment, vocational training, social and cultural activities, recreation, fitness, and academic learning. Habilitation Specialists help participants learn skills, engage in their communities, and work toward goals in their Individual Support Plans (ISPs), following the principle of “Everyday Lives.” The position includes direct support, assistance with daily living and mobility, teaching assigned skills, supporting participant-directed activities, documentation, communication, and attention to participant health and safety. The listing describes this as a part-time position in the Punxsutawney/DuBois area of Pennsylvania.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Maintain a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, insurance, and registration.
Be physically able to assist participants with mobility needs.
Be literate in smartphone and computer use.
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, assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), and promote independence.
Follow ODP and PACC policies, procedures, confidentiality requirements, and professional standards.
Implement Individual Support Plan (ISP) goals and document daily outcomes and same-day progress notes.
Lead participant-directed and community activities, teach assigned skills, and 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, schedules, and approval for support-coordinator contact, and maintain an up-to-date planning calendar.