Community Habilitation Specialist

Description:

Position Overview:

• This is a part time position <20 hrs per week. **Strong applicants have the potential to move into a full time (35 hr) position after 90 days of employment if hours are available.
• Applicants must be available during daytime hours 8a-4pm and some evenings(afterschool hours) 3-8pm
• Applicants must have a valid drivers license & reliable transportation.
• Applicants must be willing to travel to Utica, Rome & surrounding area.

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides support to individuals with developmental disabilities in our Community Habilitation (CH) program and works in clients homes or community setting that promotes the highest level of independence possible. In addition to program-specific functions, this will include but not be limited to: teaching and reinforcing a wide range of daily living skills, promoting independence, preventing and responding to crisis situations appropriately, encouraging self-advocacy and facilitating the development of natural supports. All services will be provided in collaboration with program participants and their service plan, utilizing a person-centered approach.

Requirements:

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• The Community Habilitation Specialist will become familiar with an individual by getting to know them through assessment, observation and discovery.
• Provide teaching and assistance as needed to complete a daily living task or skill such as; cleaning, laundry, cooking, personal care, banking, etc.
• Promote advocacy with the individual by seeking out services, promote choice, and assist in their understanding of rights and responsibilities.
• Assist the individual with communication with their support team including their family, natural supports and community resources.
• Respond to crisis situations by using good judgment through prevention, intervention, resolution, and reporting to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the individual.
• Maintain necessary records and documentation for each consumer served.
• Maintain confidentiality of all work/client related information.
• Act in a manner consistent with Central New York Quest’s Mission.
• Meet mandatory training requirements (annual, quarterly & as needed trainings)
• Meet with the Director of Programs or other appointed person for supervision at least once per month.
• Must have reliable means of transportation as services take place in the clients home and community.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Programs.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma (required)
• Valid Drivers License (required)
• 2 years experience providing services to individuals with disabilities (preferred)

Part time daytime & evening (afterschool) hours available.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $18.00 per hour