RHA Health Services, LLC-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Statesville, NC
1,001-5,000 employees

We are hiring for: IDD Habilitation Specialist Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Seek to understand the individuals in the context of their personal history, their social and family networks, and their hopes and dreams for the future. Teaches people supported and direct support staff, writes programs aimed at supporting people in achieving personal outcomes, mentors, and models personal outcome programs, assesses and teaches aspects of daily living, community, residential and/or day placement settings. Writes evaluations, training programs, and progress notes, and teaches direct support staff in general and specific program implementation procedures. Develops programs with the end in mind of self-esteem, education, independence, health and being, and social role valorization. Conducts Quality Assurance assessments to ensure the effectiveness of mealtime interaction and formal programs. Conducts Personal Outcome Interviews along with other staff. Responsible that ensure compliance with ICF rules and regulations. Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish the job.

  • Conducting Quality Assurance assessments for mealtime, active treatment, and formal programs.
  • Evaluating and assessing each client’s current level of adaptive behavior, areas of self-help, daily living, personal safety, community living, academics, pre-vocational and vocational skills upon admission and updates annually.
  • Developing personal outcome programs based on priority objectives identified by the interdisciplinary team.
  • Specifying behavioral objectives, training methods, reinforcers, criteria, data collection method, and task analysis or training steps for each program; writing program and implementing within required timelines.
  • Observing and providing feedback while working closely with home care staff as they carry out personal outcome program procedures; providing encouragement and offering suggestions for fine-tuning intent of programs and overall support plan.
  • Reviewing and documenting formal programs on 30-day cycles to modify as appropriate and conducting in-service training.
  • Conducting Personal Outcome Interviews along with other staff members to assist in identifying outcomes and supports.
  • High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Social Services, Special Education, or Psychology or related Human Services degree.
  • 1 year of experience working with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Valid drivers’ license and automotive insurance.
  • Ability to read and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
  • Ability to pass background check and drug screen.
  • CPR, first aid, NCI and/or role specific certification, a plus.
  • Experience utilizing a variety of assessment tools to develop habilitation programs for clients.
  • Strong communication skills that foster teamwork.
  • Competitive compensation program including regular performance feedback and coaching.
  • Healthcare insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Telemed and Pharmacy Insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement savings program with Wells Fargo.
  • Paid Time Off.
  • Company sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance.
  • Extensive Wellness Programs including company paid scholarships for healthy weight management and nicotine cessation.
  • Free Annual Health Screening and Wellness coaching event.
  • Discounted medical premiums for nicotine free employees.
  • Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.
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