Self Directed Community Habilitation Instructor

Developmental Disabilities Institute•Smithtown, NY

About The Position

SELF DIRECTED COMMUNITY HABILITATION INSTRUTOR Hourly, Per Diem Make a Real Difference Every Day: Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose? Rate of pay will be determined by the actual service budget set for each participating individual. About DDI: For 65 years, DDI (Developmental Disabilities Institute) has been a leading agency providing a full spectrum of care for over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. We are driven by a dedicated team and a deep belief in the potential of every individual. The Role: The Self-Directed Community Habilitation Instructor provides one-on-one assistance to the individual in the home and community to enhance a variety of life skills to include social, recreational and activities of daily living.

Requirements

Ability to read, understand, and follow safety guidelines
Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Must have own transportation for travel between work locations
Working Knowledge of OPWDD services and supports
Valid NYS Driver’s License
High School Diploma

Responsibilities

Provides one-on-one assistance to the individual in the home and in the community to enhance a variety of life skills to include social, recreational and any other activities of daily living.
Complete training to use DDI billing software
Assists the individual in identifying social, recreation and other community resources the individual may wish to access to increase skills and independence.
Regularly ensuring the submission of timesheets, mileage sheets, monthly expense reports, and service notes/documentation of the services provided are completed in a timely manner.
Enhances and promotes social interaction and community participation.
Provides transportation to the individual to and from community activities as needed.
Facilitate a mentoring relationship/companionship to assist in building social and communal relationship.
Assists, ensures and promotes necessary techniques/materials in order to teach the individual all aspects of daily skills that pertain to the individuals valued outcomes in the community habilitation plan.
In cooperation with the individual, family, Circle of support, MSC, the community habilitation staff will assist in the identification and development of valued outcomes.
Complete all trainings, in-service workshops and recertification trainings as required.