Self-Directed Community Habilitation Worker or DCW

Access: Supports for Living • New York, NY

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About The Position

Self-Directed workers are identified by the individual receiving services, and duties are at the discretion of the person receiving services. The role provides direct-care skill-building services to support the continued development of daily living skills and other skills identified in the consumer’s goal plan. Workers teach life skills, document consumer progress, advocate for consumer needs, and help solve problems. The position requires flexibility to support consumers and meet their needs, as well as attendance at treatment meetings and mandatory agency trainings.

Workers build relationships with clients and use shared interests to promote community engagement and integration. Some clients may require lifting and other one-on-one support. Positions are available in Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, and NYC, with other locations also available. Schedules are consumer-friendly and flexible. Compensation depends on the client’s budget.

Requirements

• Ability to advocate for the needs of others.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Ability to teach life skills and document daily progress.
• Flexibility to support consumers and meet their needs.
• Ability to attend treatment meetings and mandatory agency trainings.
• Physical ability to sit or stand in front of a computer for long periods, work in an open-space floor plan, move throughout the workday and follow people served in the community, work alongside coworkers within three feet, move in tight spaces, and occasionally lift more than 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with related populations, such as people with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorders.
• Experience as a direct care worker.

Responsibilities

• Teach daily living skills and other skills identified in the consumer’s goal plan.
• Provide direct-care skill-building services to support continued development of daily living skills.
• Complete extensive documentation and clearly record consumer progress.
• Advocate for consumers’ needs and problem-solve to support them.
• Build relationships with clients and use shared interests to promote community engagement and integration.
• Provide lifting and other one-on-one support for specific clients as needed.
• Attend treatment meetings and mandatory agency trainings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed