Lead Day Habilitation Specialist - Hauppauge

ACLD • Hauppauge, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ACLD is a leading not-for-profit agency that was founded in 1957 by a group of families seeking services for their children with developmental disabilities. Today, ACLD employs over 1200 staff and operates more than 70 program sites across Nassau and Suffolk counties. The agency is dedicated to assisting children, teens, and adults in achieving the highest level of independence and empowering them to ASPIRE HIGHER in their aspirations and achievements. ACLD is currently looking for passionate individuals to make a meaningful impact in the lives of the individuals they support. These opportunities are for positive, motivated individuals to work in a day habilitation setting, assisting adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities to become self-sufficient and self-actualized. This role offers an entry-level career path in the healthcare/education field.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One year experience in OPWDD field required
• Complete (within 90 days of hire) and maintain required training in SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention) Restrictive Certification, CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation), First Aid, and AED (Automated External Defribrillator)
• Obtain (within 180 days of hire) and maintain AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel)
• Clean, valid NYS Divers License required
• Ability to communicate and understand English; both verbally and in writing
• Ability to assist with lifting and transferring people supported

Nice To Haves

• Two years experience preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Help program participants achieve/exceed their personal goals
• Provide structure and emotional support
• Assist in resolving behavioral issues
• Help people supported with personal hygiene
• Complete detailed, accurate documentation
• Transport the people supported to and from volunteer and pre-vocational activities using Agency vehicles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED